Elattostachys xylocarpa, known as the white tamarind or short-leaf beetroot is a common rainforest tree of eastern Australia.

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

A small to medium-sized tree up to 25 metres tall, with a stem diameter of 35 cm.

Dark brown bark is relatively smooth, with horizontal raised lines.

White to dark red aril is inside the fruiting capsule.