Cape ironwood, Lignum
Gossia floribunda

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The leaves are opposite and egg-shaped. The tip is drawn out. The midrib is raised on the upper surface. The leaf is about 5 cm long by 2 cm wide. The flowers are white or cream. They are small. There are 4-5 petals. They are borne in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit is purple black and fleshy. It is 0.6 cm across.

There are 14 Austromyrtus species. They occur in Australia.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in monsoon forest. It occurs in northern Cape York in Queensland in Australia.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin), Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Austromyrtus floribunda A.J. Scott; Backhousea floribunda A. J. Scott;