Acronychia imperforata

F. Muell

Beach acronychia, Coastal acronychia

Rutaceae Edible: Fruit 821 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Acronychia imperforata, commonly known as Logan apple, Fraser Island apple, or green tree, is a species of rainforest shrub or small tree that is endemic to north-eastern Australia. It has simple, elliptical to egg-shaped leaves, small groups of yellowish or creamy white flowers and fleshy spherical to oval fruit.

Description

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.

Edible Uses

The acid, refreshing fruit is eaten fresh or used to make jam.

Traditional Uses

The fruit are eaten. They are acid and refreshing. The fruit is used for jam.

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Distribution

They are found naturally in Northeast Australia in New South Wales and Queensland. It suits subtropical conditions. It grows well on the coast and can withstand salt spray and wind. It needs a well drained soil. It can grow in full sun or part shade. It is sensitive to cold.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Cultivation

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Production

Fruit mature October to December. (September to December) (August to December)

Notes

There are 42-50 Acronychia species.

Synonyms

Acronychia scortechinii Bailey

Also Known As

Coast aspen, Fraser Island apple, Lemon aspen, Logan apple

References (12)

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Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 21 (As Acronychia scortechinii)
Cronin, L., 1989, The Concise Australian Flora. Reed. p 155

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