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