Alectryon diversifolius
(F. Muell.) Reynolds
Holly bush, Scrub boonaree
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlectryon diversifolius, commonly named scrub boonaree or holly bush, is a species of Australian small trees of the plant family Sapindaceae.
Description
A shrub or small tree. The leaves are simple and alternate. On the small branches they are often clustered. The leaves vary in shape. They are 2-6 cm long by about 1 cm wide. Young leaves have spiny teeth. The flowers can occur singly or in small clusters. The fruit is a capsule with 2 lobes. The seeds are black. They have a red aril or fleshy layer aorund them.
Edible Uses
The red aril or fleshy layer surrounding the seed is edible.
Traditional Uses
The red aril or fleshy layer of the fruit is edible.
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Distribution
It is a tropical and subtropical plant. It grows in dry rainforest and in vine thickets.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
References (2)
- Melzer, R. & Plumb, J., 2011, Plants of Capricornia. Belgamba, Rockhampton. p 319
- Steenbeeke, Greg as part of the Plants Directory project. List of plant species from northern NSW that may be used as food plants p 3
