Davidsonia pruriens

Davidsonia pruriens
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
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 colored 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.

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]

References

  1. ↑ Davidson's plum profile Australian Native Food Industry Limited. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
  2. ↑ Hyland, B. P. M.; Whiffin, T.; Zich, F. A.; et al. (Dec 2010). "Factsheet – Davidsonia pruriens". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants. Edition 6.1, online version [RFK 6.1]. Cairns, Australia: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), through its Division of Plant Industry; the Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research; the Australian Tropical Herbarium, James Cook University. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
  3. ↑ The genus Davidsonia Native Rainforest Plum.com Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
  4. ↑ Zhao, J.; Agboola, S. (2007). Functional Properties of Australian Bushfoods (PDF). Publication No. 07/030. Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Retrieved 13 Mar 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 1-74151-932-2.


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