Common Name: Kondrung

General Information

Astroloma serratifolium is a prostrate to erect, evergreen shrub growing from 10 - 120cm tall and often much wider[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Known Hazards

The leaves of this plant are sharply serrated, making fruit harvest difficult.

Botanical References

Range

Australia - southwestern Western Australia.

Habitat

Often on lateritic soilsin Western Australia[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	0.50 m
Pollinators	Birds
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Like many of the Australian heaths this species can be long flowering. Being largely an inland species, it will take advantage of any good passing storms, where in its favoured stony ground the rain can penetrate deeper and the moisture be held longer. Due to this opportunistic flowering habit, plus occurring in several climate zones, the plant is known to flower at any time of the year.

Edible Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked[]. A slightly tart flavour, it can be eaten raw or used in jams etc.

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation