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 | |
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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 |