Cyathodes juniperina

Physical Characteristics

Cyathodes juniperina is an evergreen Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in) at a slow rate.It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - Tasmania and New Zealand.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[193]. Rather dry, it is only 76% water which is low for a fruit. It contains (dry weight) 3.1% protein, 18.3% sugar and 23.7 % lipids[173]. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter[200].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known