Silky aceratium
Aceratium sericoleopsis
Family: Elaeocarpaceae
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 20 Aceratium species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It occurs on the Atherton tablelands in north-eastern Queensland in Australia. It grows between 520-760 m altitude. It requires cool moist conditions. It needs a deep well drained soil.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flesh of the fruit is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
It can be grown from cuttings or by aerial layering.
Fruiting is normally August to January. It can occur at any season.