Micromelum minutum got our attention by putting on luxuriant clusters of fragrant flowers (photo above) during the first half of April. This attractive species, commonly called Lime Berry, will often flower and fruit several times a year under good conditions.
Micromelum minutum (Rutaceae) occurs naturally across much of northern Australia, growing as an understorey shrub or small tree (photo above) in drier rainforest, monsoon forest and coastal vine thickets.
After a particularly good Wet Season Micromelum minutum may bear flowers and fruits concurrently, making a stunning display (photo above). The flowers attract many bees and butterflies while the leaves host larvae of several butterfly species. The fruits, initially bright green, gradually turn orange and then deep red (photo below). When ripe, they are favoured by native fruit pigeons and other birds.
