Breynia oblongifolia
Breynia oblongifolia (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg.
Breynia oblongifolia, a shrub native to Australia and New Guinea, can grow up to 3 m (10 ft) tall. It is part of the Phyllanthaceae family and was first described in 1866. This species is known for its small, green flowers that bloom in spring and summer, followed by berries that start as orange or pink and turn black when ripe.
Description
Breynia oblongifolia has alternate, distichous, ovate leaves measuring 20–30 mm (0.8–1.2 in) in length and 10–20 mm (0.4–0.8 in) in width. The plant is distributed across New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, and New Guinea. It produces berries approximately 6 mm (0.24 in) in diameter, which are initially orange or pink and darken to black as they mature.
Distribution
Global · New Guinea · New South Wales · Northern Territory · Queensland
Synonyms
Melanthesa rhamnoides var. oblongifolia
