The plant is not widely cultivated although there is increasing interest in commercial growing due to the bush food potential of the fruits which are used mainly for production of jams where they produce a spicy citrus aroma and an acidic lemon flavour. At this stage, most fruit for commercial uses comes from wild plants but some small scale production occurs in coastal areas of northern New South Wales and Queensland. Limited reports suggest that the plant prefers a sunny, sheltered position and in rich soils that are both moist and well drained.

Propagation can be carried out from seed which germinates well, without treatment, when fresh. Cuttings of firm, current season’s growth should also be successful.