Queensland pittosporum, Diamond leaf pittosporum
Pittosporum rhombifolium
Family: Pittosporaceae
What it is like
A large evergreen tree. It grows 10 m high. The bark is greyish-brown. The leaves are glossy green. The leaves taper to the tip and base. The leaf stalk is 1 cm long. There are irregular teeth along the edge. The flowers are white or cream and in clusters at the ends of the branches. They are 1 cm long. The fruit are bright berries. The fruit is edible.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, East Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten but slightly bitter.
Edible parts
Fruit