Alangium villosum
F. Muell.
Muskwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAlangium villosum is a species of flowering plant in the family Cornaceae, native to Java.
Description
An evergreen tree. It can grow 12 m high. The leaves are narrowly oval with smooth edges. The flowers are pure white. They are in small stalked clusters. The fruit are 25 mm long. There are 9 subspecies.
Edible Uses
Both the fruit and seeds are edible.
Distribution
It grows in the rainforest understorey. It suits hardiness zones 9-12.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
There are 17-20 Alangium species.
References (7)
- Cooper, W. and Cooper, W., 2004, Fruits of the Australian Tropical Rainforest. Nokomis Editions, Victoria, Australia. p 13
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 74
- Etherington, K., & Imwold, D., (Eds), 2001, Botanica's Trees & Shrubs. The illustrated A-Z of over 8500 trees and shrubs. Random House, Australia. p 83
- Jackes, B.R., 2001, Plants of the Tropics. Rainforest to Heath. An Identification Guide. James Cook University. p 38
- Morley, B.D., & Toelken, H.R., (Eds), 1983, Flowering Plants in Australia. Rigby. p 216
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- Williams, J.B., Harden, G.J., and McDonald, W.J.F., 1984, Trees and shrubs in rainforests of New South Wales and Southern Queensland. Univ. of New England, Armidale. p 93
- Williams, K.A.W., 1999, Native Plants of Queensland Volume 4. Keith A.W. Williams North Ipswich, Australia. p 44
