Moonya, Native Holly, Chain Fruit
Form and Size: Stiff shrub to 2.5m tall. Exudes a milky sap if damaged
Distribution: Qld., N.T. and north-eastern N.S.W.; in open scrubs and vine thickets
Leaves: Oval, dark green, stiff, sharp pointed, 3.5cm x 2cm; in whorls, usually of four leaves
Bark: Mottled, pale to dark grey, smooth
Flowers: White, tubular, 5 star-like petals, perfumed, about 0.5cm long; in small terminal heads
Flowering Period: December to May
Fruit: Orange, globular, to 1.5cm diameter; borne singly or in chain-like pairs
Fruit is thought to be poisonous
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from fresh seed or cuttings
