Davidsonia pruriens
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Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia.
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.
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.
Gallery
Image:Davidsonia pruriens flowers.jpg|Davidsonia pruriens flowers
Image:Davidsonia pruriens.jpg|Davidson's plum seedling, Davidsonia pruriens - showing its characteristic toothed leaves.
References
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[http://www.anfil.org.au/index.php/industry-profile/species/davidson-plum/ Davidson's plum profile] Australian Native Food Industry Limited. Retrieved 13 Mar 2013.
{{cite web |author1=F.A.Zich |author2=B.P.M.Hyland |author3=T.Whiffen |author4=R.A.Kerrigan |author2-link=Bernard Hyland |year=2020 |access-date=27 May 2021 |url=https://apps.lucidcentral.org/rainforest/text/entities/Davidsonia_pruriens.htm |title=Davidsonia pruriens |website=Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants (RFK8) |publisher=Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government}}
{{Cite book |last1= Zhao |first1= J. |last2= Agboola |first2= S. |year= 2007 |title= Functional Properties of Australian Bushfoods | publisher= Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation |version= Publication No. 07/030 |url= http://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/downloads/07-030.pdf |accessdate= 13 Mar 2013 }}
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External sources
- [http://ooray.com.au/aboutooray.html Ooray name origin]
- {{cite book|last=Konczak|first=Izabela |title=Health Benefits of Australian Native Foods - An evaluation of health-enhancing compounds|url=https://rirdc.infoservices.com.au/downloads/09-133|year=2009|publisher=Australian Government: Rural Industries Research and Development Association|isbn=978-1-74151-932-7 }}
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Category:Flora of New South Wales
Category:Oxalidales of Australia
Category:Crops originating from Australia
Category:Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller
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