Sapindaceae

n/a

Sticky shrub to 3 m high. Narrow leaves with small lobes along the margins. Reddish, drooping capsule fruit with three vertical wings.

Often in rocky outcrop woodlands with shallow red earths and skeletal soil. Prefers well-drained soil in a warm to hot climate. Tolerates slightly alkaline soils. Prefers 300 to 450 mm rainfall in the Riverina region. Withstands frost and drought.

Collect seeds Aug-Nov. Collect capsules that contain hard black seeds, usually when capsule is turning red or brown. Place capsules in a tray and leave to dry for 1 to 2 weeks. Rub capsules by hand to dislodge the seeds. Use a sieve to separate the unwanted material. Store seeds with a desiccant, such as dried silica beads or dry rice, in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. From one collection, the seed viability was high, at 80%. This species has physiological dormancy that needs to be overcome for the seed to germinate (e.g. nicking the seed coat). Can also propagate from cuttings.

It emits a characteristic aroma, particularly after rain. Is used as an ornamental windbreak or screen in rocky locations, parks and reserves. Decorative red and green coloured fruit.