Davidsonia pruriens
| Davidsonia pruriens | |
|---|---|
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| Foliage and flowers | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Oxalidales |
| Family: | Cunoniaceae |
| Genus: | Davidsonia |
| Species: | D. pruriens |
| Binomial name | |
| Davidsonia pruriens | |
Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia.[1][2]
The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy-coloured fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species.[3]
The indigenous name - ooray - is being increasingly used by growers and processors.
Habitat
Various types of wetter, primary rainforests, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres.
Uses
The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which is used to make jam, sauces, cordial and wine. The fruit is high in antioxidant activity.[4]
Gallery
Habit
New leaves
Flowers
Fruit
References
- ↑ Davidson's plum profile Deprecated link archived 30 July 2012 at archive.today Australian Native Food Industry Limited. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
- ↑ F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Davidsonia pruriens". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ↑ "Botanical Information - Native Rainforest Plum (Davidson's Plum)". Native Rainforest Plum.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ↑ Zhao, J.; Agboola, S. (2007). Functional Properties of Australian Bushfoods (PDF). Publication No. 07/030. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
External sources
- Ooray name origin
- Konczak, Izabela (2009). Health Benefits of Australian Native Foods - An evaluation of health-enhancing compounds. Australian Government: Rural Industries Research and Development Association. ISBN 978-1-74151-932-7. Archived from the original on 26 February 2011. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
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