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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
