Cyathodes colensoi
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Basic Information
Family: Epacridaceae
Genus: cyathodes
Plant ID (slug): cyathodes-colensoi
Numeric ID: 19748
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Cyathodes colensoi is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a slow rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
New Zealand.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Ground Cover;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A sweet mealy flesh[153]. Rarely seen on plants growing in Britain[11]. The fruit is about 5mm in diameter[200]. One report says that the fruit contains up to 24% by dry weight of oil[153], does this refer to the seed?[K].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Cyathodes colensoi