Broad leafed lillypilly
It is a tropical and subtropical tree. It occurs naturally in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It also occurs in Papua New Guinea. It prefers a coastal rainforest position with a well-composted soil. It is drought and frost tender although established trees can survive moderate frosts. It needs watering during dry periods and probably benefits from fertiliser. It suits hardiness zones 10-12. Geelong Botanical Gardens. Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens.
Also known as:
Blush Satinash
Synonyms
- Acmena hemilampra (F. Muell.) Merr. & L. M. Perry
- Eugenia hemilampra F. Muell.
- Eugenia smithii var. hemilampra F. Muell
- Syzygium acmenoides Merr. & L. M. Perry
Edible Portion
- Fruit
Where does Broad leafed lillypilly grow?
Found in: Australia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG
Notes: There are 15 Acmena species. They occur in tropical Asia and Australia.
Status: It is used as a food in Australia, but it is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.
Growing Broad leafed lillypilly
Cultivation: It is grown from fresh seed. Seeds germinate slowly. It can be grown by tip cuttings 10 cm long and taken when growth is slowest.
Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten. It makes a good jam.
Production: Fruit ripen May to August. (January to September). Large fruited forms can be selected.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
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