Solanum aviculare
“Kangaroo Apple”
SHRUB 3 TO 4 METRES TALLFast growing rainforest pioneer shrub, lovely soft green foliage and violet flowers throughout the year, egg-shaped edible orange-red fruit but tastes bitter Attracts many bird species. Hardy, frost & drought tolerant. Leaves have medicinal uses.
Suitability | |
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Category | Medium Shrubs up to 5m |
Family | Solanaceae |
Aspect | Full Sun / Filtered Sun |
Soil | Adaptable |
Habitat | Dry Rainforest |
Features | |
Bird Attracting, Drought Tolerant Species, Frost Tolerant Plants, Shade Tolerant Plants, Windbreaks | |
Localities | |
Enoggera Catchment, Ipswich area, Pine Rivers, South Stradbroke Island, Sunshine Coast district |