Sphedamnocarpus is a plant genus in the Malpighiaceae, consisting of some 10 to 18 species. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar, and may be subshrubs, shrubs or climbers. Their mostly yellow flowers have 5 sepals and 5 petals. The 3 to 4-locular ovaries develop into samaras.

Sphedamnocarpus pruriens is a deciduous climbing shrublet/climber with twining stems. It bears beautiful delicate pale yellow flowers during summer.