Mountain aspen
Acronychia chooreechillum
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 plant. It occurs in the rainforests in Northeast Queensland, Australia. It occurs in the higher altitudes. It will grow in cooler places but needs some protection from frosts. It needs well drained soil. It will grow in shade or sun.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It is grown from seed. The seed are difficult to germinate. It can be grown from cuttings. Plants need to be well watered.
Plants are very slow growing. Fruit are ripe July to September. (May to July)