Alangium villosum subsp. tomentosum

Family: Cornaceae

What it is like

A small spreading tree. It grows 5 m tall. The leaves are oval and 12 cm long by 6 cm wide. They are rough due to veins above and velvety underneath. The flowers are in clusters in the axils of leaves. They are white to yellow-green and have 5 petals.

Also put in the family Alangiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland rainforest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Alangium villosum var. australe Bloemb.; Alangium villosum var, tomentosum (F. Muell.) Bloemb.; Alangium villosum var. tomentosum (F. Muell.) Wangerin; Pseudoalangium polyosmoides var. tomentosum F. Muell.;