White aspen
Acronychia acrynychioides

Family: Rutaceae

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 42-50 Acronychia species.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It occurs in Northeast Queensland, Australia. It grows between sea level to 1170 m altitude. They will grow in shady or sunny positions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed. Seed are slow to germinate. Plants need plenty of water.

The fruit are ripe August to September. (June to December.)

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Euodia acronychioides;