Hibiscus papuodendron Kosterm.

Papuodendron lepidotum (Common name Saping Ningi) is a rainforest tree endemic to New Guinea, and belongs to the family Malvaceae.

It is relatively slender at two foot (61 cm ) D.B.H.

(diameter at breast height) Leaves are ovate or lanceo-ovate.

Fruit is a five-parted dry capsule about 1.5 inch (4 centimeters) long by 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) in width.