Elattostachys microcarpa, commonly named scrub tamarind, is a species of rainforest trees of north-eastern Australia.

[1] The name Elattostachys refers to "little spikes", a flower feature of other plants in this genus.

The specific name microcarpa refers to the small woody seeds.

Young shoots and terminal buds covered with short pale hairs.

[1] Cream flowers form on panicle, followed by round pink or red fruit which split to reveal black glossy seeds