Elaeocarpus arnhemicus F.Muell.

A tall shrub or small evergreen tree. It grows 6-15 m tall and spreads 3-5 m across. The crown has a spreading pattern. The bark is pale grey and smooth. Young shoots are hairy and the stems reddish. The leaves are oblong and 3-8 cm long by 3-4 cm wide. They are blunt at the end. They are dark green above and dull green underneath. The edges of the leaves are notched. The flower racemes are 2-8 cm long and the flowers about 0.5 cm long. The flower arrangements occur in the axils of the upper leaves and the flowers are greenish white with a fringe. The fruit is 1.2-1.5 cm long with a central stone. It is oval and bright blue.

A tropical plant. It is native to N Australia and Papua New Guinea. Plants grow naturally along stream banks in tropical places. They extend into drier areas. It often grows in rocky areas. It needs a sunny position and a well drained soil. It can tolerate some frost. It is very tolerant of drought and salt. In tropical Queensland it grows between sea level and 1000 m altitude.

The ripe fruit is eaten raw.

Plants are grown from seed. Seed do not germinate regularly. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.