Psychotria simmondsiana
F. M. Bailey
Small psychotria
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Description
A bushy shrub. It grows 4 m tall. The leaves are dark green and 5 cm long by 1.5 cm wide. They are smooth. The flowers are in pairs and are small and white. They are on the end of 2 cm long stalks. The fruit is oval and fleshy and 5 mm long. They are pale yellow.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A subtropical plant. It suits shady places. They are best with good drainage and plenty of moisture.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seeds or cuttings.
Notes
There are about 1500 Psychotria species. This one has hairy and smooth kinds.
References (6)
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 52
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 242
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 93, 340
- Low, T., 1991, Wild Food Plants of Australia. Australian Nature FieldGuide, Angus & Robertson. p 72
- Stanley, T. D. & Ross, E. M., 1986, Flora of south-eastern Queensland Volume 2. Queensland Government p 339
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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 117
