Archirhodomyrtus beckleri
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri | |
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Near Kendall, New South Wales | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Archirhodomyrtus |
Species: | A. beckleri
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Binomial name | |
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri |
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, known as small-leaved myrtle or rose myrtle, is a shrub or small tree native to rainforest areas of eastern Australia.
Rose myrtle leaves are 2–8 cm long and 1.5-2.5 cm wide, lanceolate, glossy and pleasantly fragrant when crushed. Flowers are 1 cm across, white, mauve or pink. The edible berry is 0.5-0.8 cm across, globular, yellow orange or red, containing numerous small seeds.[1]
Uses
[edit]The berry has a pleasant aromatic flavor reminiscent of Brazilian cherry. It can be eaten out-of-hand or used in sauces and preserves.
References
[edit]- ^ Elliot, W.R., and Jones, D.L., Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants, 1982, ISBN 0-85091-143-5