Podocarpus drouynianus
F. Muell.
Emu Plum, Wild Plum, Kula, Emu Berry
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Summary
Source: WikipediaPodocarpus drouynianus is a species of podocarp native to the relatively high rainfall southwestern corner of Western Australia, where it is known by the name emu berry, wild plum or native plum although it is not a true plum. The Noongar name for the plant is koolah.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 3 m high. It spreads to 0.5-2.5 m wide. It has creeping underground stems. The leaves are narrow and pale green. They are 4-11 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They are alternate and crowded. The edges curve back. Male and female cones are produced on different plants. The male cones are 0.5-1.2 cm long by 0.5 cm wide. They usually occur singly. The female cone is 1.5 cm long and occurs singly. The stalk of the cone becomes fleshy and swollen. These fruit are large. They are edible. The single round seed, or cone, is attached to a fleshy "stalk" which is like a large purple grape.
Edible Uses
The large fleshy fruit attached to the cone stalk are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows in Western Australia. It grows on sandy soils. It suits temperate regions. It can stand frost and dry periods. It needs well drained acid soils. Arboretum Tasmania.
Where It Grows
Australia*, Tasmania,
Cultivation
It regrows from the underground woody tuber after fires. Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings of firm young growth.
Production
It is slow growing.
Notes
There are about 100 Podocarpus species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
References (7)
- Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 205
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 814
- Bonney, N., 1997, Economic Native Trees and Shrubs for South Australia. Greening Australia (SA) inc. Campbelltown SA 5074 p 168
- Daw, B., Walley, T. & Keighery, G., 2001, Bush Tucker. Plants of the South-West. Department of Conservation and Land Management. Western Australia. p 38
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1997, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 7. Lothian. p 394
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- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 237
- Marinelli, J. (Ed), 2004, Plant. DK. p 150
