Elaeocarpus stellaris
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
What it is like
A tree. The trunk can be 30-50 cm across. The leaves are 10-18 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. The fruit is narrowly oval and 5-6 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. The seed covering has 5 lobes.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics in northern Australia. It grows between 50-500 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds