Cooktown loquat
Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa Benth.
Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa is a species in the Myrtaceae family, native to New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and Queensland. It is commonly known as Cooktown loquat or finger cherry. The plant is noted for its fruit, which is reported to cause blindness if consumed.
Description
Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa, described by Benth. in 1867, is a member of the Myrtaceae family. It is found in New Guinea, the Aru Islands, and Queensland. The species is known by the common names Cooktown loquat and finger cherry. The fruit of this plant is reputed to be harmful, with reports indicating that consumption may lead to blindness.
Other common names
finger-cherryCooktown loquatfinger cherry
Distribution
New Guinea · Queensland
