glossy-tamarind
Guioa acutifolia Radlk.
Guioa acutifolia, known as glossy tamarind, is an evergreen tree native to New Guinea and coastal regions of eastern Queensland, Australia. It can reach heights of up to 20 metres and is characterized by smooth, grey bark on its trunk, which may be as wide as 15 cm. The species produces sweetly scented flowers from August to October, and both flowers and fruits can appear on immature trees.
Description
Guioa acutifolia is a member of the family Sapindaceae and was first described in 1879 by Radlk. It is distributed across New Guinea, Queensland, and the Maluku region. The species is also referred to as northern guioa or sharp-leaf guioa. It is a tree that can grow up to 20 metres tall, with smooth, grey bark. The tree produces flowers with a sweet scent between August and October, and these flowers are often accompanied by fruits even on young, immature trees.
Other common names
northern guioasharp-leaf guioaglossy-tamarind
Distribution
Global · Maluku · New Guinea · Queensland
Synonyms
Nephelium semiglaucum var. acutifolium
