berry, crowned by calyx lobes. Inside the fruit are around ten seeds, 3 to 6 mm in diameter. The fruit matures from May to November. Regeneration can yield good results if the flesh is removed from the seed. Soaking may also assist in drowning insect larvae. After three months around half of the seeds may germinate. Cuttings have also proven successful. Distribution and habitat The habitat is the drier rainforests, usually on shallow rocky soils of a volcanic origin. Common Australian associate species are the Python Tree and Scrub Ironwood. It is found as far south as Ourimbah, New South Wales to north Queensland. Also seen in south-east Asia and India. It is the only member of its genus to reach Australia. Cultivation The attractive furrowed bark, glossy foliage and fragrant flowers give the species horticultural potential. It is suitable as an indoor plant or in a tub planting. References Bushfood Myrtaceae Flora of New South Wales Flora of Queensland Trees of Australia Flora of New Guinea Ornamental trees