Hairy Gardenia, Hairy Randia
Atractocarpus hirtus

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are simple and 4-25 cm long. Both sides of the leaves have rusty hairs. The flowers are white with a pale yellow patch in the centre. The fruit are 50 mm long by 18 mm wide. They occur singly in the axils of leaves. There are several seeds inside. These are about 7 mm across. The flesh is edible in small amounts.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows naturally in rainforest in NE Queensland in Australia. It suits moist shady situations.

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

Gardenia hirta F. Muell; Randia hirta (F. Muell.) F. Muell.;