Form and Size: A shrub or bushy tree to about 5m high
Distribution: In wet rainforests from Cooktown to Mt. Spec, north Qld
Leaves: Pinnate, to 45cm long; 2-5 pairs of leaflets, to 14cm x 5cm, stiff papery-textured, shiny green, margins minutely toothed; new growth bright red
Flowers: White or cream, about 0.3cm diameter; borne on large, dense terminal panicles
Flowering Period: July to August
Fruit: Capsules, bright red, 3-lobed, borne in large bunches; opening to reveal seeds covered with a yellow aril
Cultivation/Notes: Propagate from fresh seed
A very colourful small tree, with beautiful foliage and stunningly bright fruit
It is suited particularly to lightly shaded or protected areas with rich soils
Mulching and fertilising are beneficial
The fruit are eagerly sought by fruit-eating birds.