A genus of around seven species found throughout New Guinea and the Pacific islands to Fiji. The genus was established by Dr. L. Garay in 1972 for some five species distributed from the Moluccas to New Guinea and some of the Pacific Islands. Sarcanthus nagarensis Reichb. The lateral inflorescence may be few to many flowered.
Flowers are small to medium sized and fleshy.
This species is lithophytic and can grow to heights in excess of 4 m. The scented flowers are pale yellow, the sepals and petals spotted brown inside and solid brown outside. All drawings and photos are subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.