Corky Acronychia
Acronychia suberosa
Family: Rutaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
There are 42-50 Acronychia species.
Where it is found
It occurs in highland rainforest areas of the New South Wales and Queensland borders in Australia. It suits subtropical or warm temperate areas. It needs some shade and protection when young. It must have well drained soil. It cannot stand waterlogging. It is frost tender when small.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It is grown from seed. The seed is difficult to germinate.
Young plants are fairly slow growing. The fruit mature March to June.