Psydrax odorata (G.Forst.) A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m tall. The leaves are opposite and sword shaped. They taper to the base. They are smooth and leathery. They are dark green above and paler underneath. They are 8-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. The flowers are white. They have 5-6 star-like petals. They are about 0.7-1 cm across. They are borne in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit is round and black. It normally has 2 lobes. It is about 0.5 cm across.

A tropical plant. It grows in open forest and rainforest. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 875 m altitude. They need light shade and plenty of water.

Plants are grown from fresh seed or cuttings.