Brush ironbark
Bridelia exaltata

Family: Phyllanthaceae

What it is like

A tree. It can be 35 m tall. The bark is dark brown and coarsely cracked. The leaves are simple and alternate. They are narrowly oval and 5-12 cm long by 2-5 cm wide. The edges are wavy. They are dark green on the upper surface and greyish green underneath. The fruit are 8 mm across. They are yellow and usually have 2 seeds.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in Queensland in Australia. It grows in the rainforest and up to 600 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amanoa ovata Baill.; Bridelia ovata var. exaltata (F. Muell.) Mull.Arg.;