Planchonella australis
(R. Br.) Pierre
Black apple
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Fruit
The fruit is eaten raw and some forms are quite sweet. It is purplish or black, obovoid or globose, 20–60mm long, and contains 2–5 seeds each around 20mm long.
Where to Find It
It is a subtropical plant. It is best in moist, semi-shaded position. It needs shelter from strong winds.
Australia*,
How to Identify
A large tree. It grows 15-25 m high. The leaves are a dark shiny green. The flower are small and white. The fruit are large and black.
Nutrition Score: 32/100
| Part | Moisture | kJ | kcal | Protein | Vit A | Vit C | Iron | Zinc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | 74.7 | 213 | 51 | 2.2 | — | 5 | 1 | 0.3 |
How to Grow
A plant mainly of the subtropical regions of eastern Australia, just entering into the tropical regions in southern Queensland. The tree is slow-growing when young.
Propagation: Seed - sown fresh, germination occurs within a few weeks.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Other Uses
The wood is hard and handsomely marked, and is used for high-quality cabinet making.
Wikipedia
Source ↗Planchonella australis, also known by the synonym Pouteria australis, is a medium to tall rainforest tree of the family Sapotaceae native to Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. It is known by the common name black apple, wild plum, yellow buttonwood, black plum and yellow bulletwood.
Other Information
The fruit are edible but not tasty.
Names & Synonyms
Australian Native Plum, Bush apple
References (4)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 606 (As Sideroxylon australe)
- Syst. census Austral. pl. 92, 154. 1882 (As Sideroxylon australe)
- Queensland Forest Service, 1991, Trees and Shrubs. Department of Primary Industries. p 80
- www.ceres.org.au/bushfoodcatalogue
