Pilidiostigma rhytispermum (F.Muell.) Burret

A tall shrub. It grows 2-5 m high and spreads 2-3.5 m across. The young growth is hairy. The small branches are spreading. The leaves are 1.5-5 cm long by 0.5-2 cm wide. They are broadly oval and opposite. They taper to the base. They are dark green above and paler underneath. The flowers are about 1.5 cm across and white. They flowers occur singly in the axils of leaves and on short stalks. There are many white, fluffy stamens. The fruit is about 1 cm across. It is oblong and black when ripe.

It grows in subtropical locations. It needs well drained acid soil. Plants can tolerate frost.

Plants can be grown from seed or firm young growth.