Acrotriche aggregata R.Br.

An evergreen shrub. It grows to 2 m high and spreads 1.5-2 m. The stem is erect and branched. The leaves are oblong and get more narrow towards the ends. They are 1-3 cm long. The tops of the leaves are without hairs but the underside is more pale with a bluish colour. The tips of the leaves are sharp. The flowers are small (o.3 cm long) and green. They are like tubes. They occur in short spikes in the angles where leaves join. They are usually on older wood. The fruit are pea sized about 0.6 cm across. They are almost round. As they ripen they turn from white to red. They are shiny and bright red. There is one seed inside. The flesh is edible.

It is a temperate plant. A plant native to New South Wales in Australia. It grows in the rainforest. It can also occur in drier places. It prefers light to medium soils. It will grow on sandy infertile soils. They need to be well drained. It needs slight shade but will grown in an open sunny position. It is drought resistant and can withstand slight frosts.

The fruit are eaten. They have a tangy taste.

It is grown by cuttings.