Characteristics
A small tree. It grows 3-6 m tall and spreads 2-4 m wide. It loses its leaves in the dry season. Leaves are narrow with a long tip. They are thin textured and bright green above and bluish underneath. They are 5-25 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The leaves droop downwards. New growth is bright green. The flowers are white or light cream and form tubes at the base. They are 0.4 cm across. The flowers occur in groups. The fruit are small red berries and 0.4 cm across. They turn black with age. There are 4 cells.
Life form |
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Growth form |
tree
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Growth support |
free-standing
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Foliage retention |
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Sexuality |
hermaphrodite
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Pollination |
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Spread |
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Mature width (meter) |
2.0 - 4.0
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Mature height (meter) |
3.0 - 6.0
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Root system |
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Rooting depth (meter) |
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Root diameter (meter) |
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Flower color |
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Blooming months |
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Fruit color |
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Fruiting months |
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Nitrogen fixer |
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Photosynthetic pathway |
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Environment
It grows in tropical areas in Australia. It is often along stream banks. It grows on stony ridges and sandy forest country. It is best in humus-rich soils in an open sunny position.
Light |
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Soil humidity |
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Soil texture |
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Soil acidity |
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Soil nutriment |
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Hardiness (USDA) |
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Usage
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from fresh seed.
Mode |
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Germination duration (days) |
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Germination temperacture (C°) |
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Germination luminosity |
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Germination treatment |
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Minimum temperature (C°) |
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Optimum temperature (C°) |
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Size |
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Vigor |
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Productivity |
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