Elaeodendron melanocarpum

Olive Plum

Celastraceae
 

Form and Size: A small tree or upright shrub, 4-6m high.

Distribution: Coastal areas of Qld., Top End of N.T. and Kimberleys;  usually along creeks and streams.

Leaves: Opposite, thick, leathery, oval to egg-shaped, 5-16cm x 2-7.5cm, apex rounded; margins roundly toothed.

Flowers: Separate male and female flowers, small greenish/cream.

Flowering period: April.

Fruit: Green, ripening to a shining black drupe, globular to 2cm diameter or oval to about 2cm x 1.5cm; containing one large seed.