Cyathodes fraseri

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Basic Information

Family: Epacridaceae

Genus: cyathodes

Plant ID (slug): cyathodes-fraseri

Numeric ID: 21777

USDA Hardiness: 7-10

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Cyathodes fraseri is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft) 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 May to June. 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 and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia and New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 11, 128]. Sweet and juicy[1, 153, 173]. Contains up to 24% dry weight of oil[158]. (does this refer to the seed?[K]).

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Cyathodes fraseri