Hard aspen, Glossy acronychia
Acronychia laevis
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 is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in Northeast Queensland and New South Wales in Australia and in New Caledonia. It needs a well drained moist soil. It prefers a protected position. It will grow on most soils. Plants are mostly in rainforest. Melbourne Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Lord Howe Island, New Caledonia, Pacific
How it is used for food
The fruit are not very attractive.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from seed. The seed germinate poorly. They should be soaked for several days before planting. It can probably also be grown from cuttings.
Fruit is ripe June to October.