- Pronunciation: ah-tract-oh-CAR-pus shar-TAZE-ee-us
- Common Name: Narrow-leaved gardenia
- Derivation: was Randia chartaceae
- Type: Shrub/Tree
- Family: RUBIACEAE
- Size: to 6 metres
- Flowers: white, winter 20 mm
- Fruit: Slightly hairy red edible Fruit -
- Species List: Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Bush food, Fraser Island, Janet, NNP Tanglewood
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Bush Food: Fruit edible.
Identification Notes
Leaf shape varies. Domatia present. Leaves Opposite or in whorls.
Landscaping Notes
Bushy Shrub for moist shaded position, well drained situation. Indoor pot Plant potential.
Propagation is from Seed, ripening April-August, and germinating readily, but slowly. Cuttings also strike well. Hardy Shrub.
Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery.
