Sarcotheca macrophylla


Sarcotheca macrophylla is a tree in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla means 'large leaf'.

Description

Sarcotheca macrophylla grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of up to. The smooth bark is brown. The leathery leaves are oblanceolate to oblong and measure up to long. The are in and feature dark red flowers. The roundish fruits are dark red.

Distribution and habitat

Sarcotheca macrophylla is endemic to Borneo, where it is known only from Sarawak and Kalimantan. Its habitat is in lowland forests on sandy soils.