Tupeia antarctica
(G. Forst.) Cham. & Schltdl.
Tapia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaTupeia antarctica is a shrub with monoecious flowers (male and female flowers on the same plant). It tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay soils with mildly acidic to basic pH levels. The plant grows in semi-shade to full sun and prefers moist conditions.
Description
Tupeia antarctica is a shrub with monoecious flowers (male and female flowers on the same plant). It tolerates light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay soils with mildly acidic to basic pH levels. The plant grows in semi-shade to full sun and prefers moist conditions.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten raw. Flowers are also an edible part of this plant.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
New Zealand*,
Propagation
Seed.
Other Uses
None known
Synonyms
References (1)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 60
