Phaleria clerodendron
“Scented Daphne”
SHRUB TO 4 METRES TALL & 4 METRES ACROSSOutstanding plant with large green leaves, blackish new growth. Masses of white, perfumed flowers along the stems in Autumn followed by toxic 3cm egg-shaped red fruits. Sometimes deciduous in prolonged dry weather. Native to far north Queensland.
| Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Category | Medium Shrubs up to 5m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Aspect | Full Shade / Filtered Sun |
| Soil | Well-composted |
| Habitat | Tropical Rainforest |
| Features | |
| Perfumed Flowering Plants, Shade Tolerant Plants | |
| Localities | |
| Pine Rivers | |
