Scientific Name: Attractocarpus chartaceus (was Randia chartaceae)

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah-tract-oh-CAR-pus shar-TAZE-ee-us
  • Common Name:
    Narrow-leaved gardenia
  • Derivation:
    was Randia chartaceae
  • Type:
    Shrub/tree
  • Family:
    RUBIACEAE
  • Flowers:
    white, winter 20 mm
  • Fruit:
    Slightly hairy red edible fruit -
  • Species List:
    Landcare Display Garden, Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Bush food, Fraser Island, Janet, NNP Tanglewood
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush Food: Fruit edible.

Identification Notes

Leaf shape varies. Domatia present. Leaves opposite or in whorls.||

Landscaping Notes

Bushy shrub for moist shaded position, well drained situation. Indoor pot plant potential.||Propagation is from seed, ripening April-August, and germinating readily, but slowly. Cuttings also strike well. Hardy shrub.||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm Nursery|Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery.||Featured in Noosa Landcare Display Garden at Pomona.||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||