Honey pots, Jam-tarts
Melichrus procumbens

Family: Ericaceae

What it is like

A small shrub. It lies along the ground or grows to 10 cm high. It spreads 20-50 cm wide. Young growth is hairy. The branches are spreading. The leaves are 0.6-2.7 cm long by 0.1-0.4 cm wide. They are narrowly oval and without stalks. They are green and have a fringe along the edge. There are hairs and prominent veins underneath. The tip is pointed. The flowers are about 1 cm across. They occur singly in the axils of leaves. They have nectar present. The fruit are 0.5 cm across. They are green or red.

There are 4 Melichrus species. They grow in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate locations. It grows on sandy soils in open forests. It can tolerate frosts.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Styphelia procumbens (Cav.)Pers.;