| Vegetation Database .. detailed information |
dye bush
Pogonolobus reticulatus |
| Plant Family : | Rubiaceae |
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| Plant Form : | shrub |
| Growth Habit : | Small, straggly shrub or tree 2-4m tall. |
| Fruiting Season : | December to March. |
| Description : | Edible fruit. Crushed, boiled roots produce a yellow dye, boiled fruits produce a black dye and the bark also makes a dye. |
| Distribution : | Common local species. QLD. and N.T., scattered in open forest, woodland and stony hillsides in sandy loamy soils. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
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| Additional info .. | locations seen (6) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
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