Psydrax suaveolens

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A small stiff shrub. It grows 0.5-1 m high and spreads 1-1.5 m wide. The branches are spreading and smooth. The leaves are 2-3.5 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They are broad and narrow. The edges are thickened and curved backwards. The flowers are about 0.5 cm across. They are white and in loose clusters. The fruit is fleshy and has a hard stone inside. It is 0.8 cm across and black.

There are about 200 Canthium species.

Where it is found

It needs to grow in well drained soil and a sunny position. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Wanalja, Wannalyyangu

Synonyms

Canthium lineare Pritzel; Canthium suaveolens S. Moore; Plectronia linearis (E. Pritz.) J. M. Black;