Psydrax suaveolens (S.Moore) S.T.Reynolds & R.J.F.Hend.

Species

Angiosperms > Gentianales > Rubiaceae > Psydrax

Characteristics

A small stiff shrub. It grows 0.5-1 m high and spreads 1-1.5 m wide. The branches are spreading and smooth. The leaves are 2-3.5 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They are broad and narrow. The edges are thickened and curved backwards. The flowers are about 0.5 cm across. They are white and in loose clusters. The fruit is fleshy and has a hard stone inside. It is 0.8 cm across and black.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature width (meter) 1.0 - 1.5
Mature height (meter) 0.5 - 1.0
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Environment

It needs to grow in well drained soil and a sunny position. It can grow in arid places.
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Usage

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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Plants are grown from seed.
Mode seedlings
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Images

Psydrax suaveolens unspecified picture

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063927-1
WFO ID wfo-0000799331
COL ID 4PRBZ
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Synonyms

Plectronia linearis Psydrax suaveolens Canthium suaveolens Canthium lineare