Atractocarpus sessilis
(F. Muell.) Puttock
False Gardenia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAtractocarpus sessilis, commonly known as brown randia, is an evergreen shrub in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to both Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea (PNG).
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 1-6 m tall. The trunk is 30 cm across. The leaves are 9-22 cm long by 3-12 cm wide. The flowers are white. The fruit are oval and rough. They are 5-6 cm long by 4-5 cm wide. There are several seeds. They are kidney and 5-6 mm long by 7 mm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Townsville palmetum. It grows from sea level to 550 m above sea level. It is an understorey tree in monsoon forest
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Brown randia
References (4)
- Jackes, B.R., 2001, Plants of the Tropics. Rainforest to Heath. An Identification Guide. James Cook University. p 77 (As Randia sessilis)
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 95 (As Randia sessilis)
- Townsend, K., 1994, Across the Top. Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics. Society for Growing Australian Plants, Townsville Branch Inc. p 326 (As Randia sessilis)
- Williams, K.A.W., 1999, Native Plants of Queensland Volume 4. Keith A.W. Williams North Ipswich, Australia. p 338 (As Randia sessilis)
