silky tamarind
Guioa lasioneura Radlk.
Guioa lasioneura, known as silky tamarind, is a species in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to northern and central eastern Queensland, Australia.
Description
Guioa lasioneura, or silky tamarind, is a member of the Sapindaceae family, which includes maples and lychees. This species is indigenous to the northern and central regions of eastern Queensland. The name 'silky tamarind' reflects characteristics of its foliage or texture. First described in 1879 by Radlk., it is part of the genus Guioa. Its distribution remains primarily within the Australian region of Queensland.
Other common names
silky tamarindwoolly nerved guioa
Distribution
Global · Queensland
