Sarcotheca macrophylla

Sarcotheca macrophylla is a tree in the family Oxalidaceae. The specific epithet macrophylla means 'large leaf'.^[3]

Sarcotheca macrophylla
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Oxalidales
Family:	Oxalidaceae
Genus:	Sarcotheca
Species:	S. macrophylla
Binomial name
Sarcotheca macrophylla Blume[2]
Synonyms[2]
Roucheria macrophylla (Blume) Miq.

Description

Sarcotheca macrophylla grows up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm (4 in). The smooth bark is brown. The leathery leaves are oblanceolate to oblong and measure up to 26 cm (10 in) long. The inflorescences are in panicles and feature dark red flowers. The roundish fruits are dark red.^[3]

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.^[3]