Billabong tree, Corkwood

Where does Billabong tree grow?

Found in: Andamans, Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Africa, East Timor, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Madagascar, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 15 Carallia species.

Status: It is not known if it is used as a food in Papua New Guinea. The fruit are especially eaten by children.

Growing Billabong tree, Corkwood

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. The seed should be sown fresh.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are eaten raw. They are acidic. The leaves are used for a tea like drink. The seeds yield an edible oil.

Production: It is moderately fast growing. In northern Australia it fruits June to October. (April to July). In NE Thailand fruit are available June to August.

Nutrition Info

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