Bullocky bush, Boonaree, Rosewood, Western Rosewood, Boonery
Alectryon oleifolius
Family: Sapindaceae
What it is like
A small to medium sized tree. It grows to 9 m high. The bark is rough. The leaves are alternate and grey-green. They have prominent veins. The leaves have smooth edges. The flowers are small. They are cream and clustered at the ends of stems. The fruit has one shiny black seed. There is red flesh around the seed. The fruit is edible.
There are 15-34 Electryon species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in sandy soils. It suits dry areas. In tropical Queensland it grows between 225-725 m altitude. It can grow in arid places. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
CAUTION: The leaves contain cyanide.
Edible parts
Buds, gum, fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from root suckers. Seeds germinate under extreme temperatures.