Small-leaved scrub ironbark
Bridelia leichhardtii

Family: Euphorbiaceae

What it is like

A small rounded tree. It grows 6 m high. The bark is black and cracked. The leaves are alternate and bright green. They are paler green underneath. They are 7 cm long. The small branches have a slight zig-zag pattern. The flowers are small and green. The fruit are small, round, red and soft. They are 3-7 cm across. They turn black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and dry rainforest. It grows in open woodland. It grows between 500-900 m above sea level.

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 seeds. They can also be grown from cuttings.

Plants are slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Amania faginea Baill.; Amanoa leichardtii Baill.; Bridelia faginea (Baill.) F. Muell. ex Benth.; and others