Small-leaved Myrtle, Sweet Myrtle
Gossia fragrantissima

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tall shrub. It grows 3-6 m high and spreads 2-3 m wide. The bark is rough and brown. The leaves are 1.5-6 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are oval or sword shaped. They are dark green and glossy but paler underneath. The flowers are 4-5 mm across. They are white and have a scent. They can occur singly or in small groups of 2 or 3. The fruit is a berry. It is 4-6 mm long and oval. It is bright red.

There are 14 Austromyrtus species. They occur in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate places. It is often along stream banks and dry rainforest. It needs a cool moist position and a well drained soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Austromyrtus fragrantissima (F. Muell. ex Benth.) Burret;