About Leptecophylla parvifolia (R.Br.) Jarman
The specific epithet parvifolia of this species translates roughly to 'small leaves', which refers to its small leaf size. Its leaves are alternately arranged, and are smaller than leaves of other Leptecophylla species, often measuring less than 7mm long. The leaves are dark green, pungent, and linear-lanceolate, with slightly recurved margins and a sharp point at the apex. The abaxial (lower) leaf surface is pale white, waxy, and marked with a distinct striate pattern. The venation is typically narrow palmate, but appears parallel because of the recurved margins and small leaf size. This species produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are smaller than flowers of other species in the genus Leptecophylla. It flowers from September to January. By late spring, it produces masses of small edible pink to red berries that can reach up to 8 mm in diameter.
