Cyclophyllum coprosmoides
(F. Muell.) S.T. Reynolds & R.J.F. Hend.
Large-leaf canthium
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCyclophyllum coprosmoides , also known as coast canthium, supple jack, and sweet susie, is a shrub or tree occurring in eastern Australia. It is commonly seen growing in a variety of different rainforest situations, from Jervis Bay in New South Wales to the islands of the Torres Strait.
Description
A tree up to 2-6 m tall. It can spread 3.5 m wide. The leaves are simple and 3-11 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. They are smooth and dull green. It is paler underneath. The flowers are white and about 0.8 cm across. They occur in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 12-14 mm long. They are round and red. There are 2 seeds inside.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten; the seeds are traditionally consumed after the hairs are removed.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten after the hairs are removed.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They grow best in deep well-drained soil. It grows near creeks and in forest near beaches.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed or stem cuttings.
Production
Plants are fairly slow growing.
Notes
There are about 200 Canthium species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Coast Canthium, Jilaban tree, Kooni or marko, Native currant
References (18)
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- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 325 (As Canthium coprosmoides)
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- Yallakool Reserve Plant List July 1, 2009 Off internet (As Canthium coprosmoides)
