Black currant tree

Where does Black currant tree grow?

Found in: Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Guyana, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, Pacific, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, SE Asia, South America, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Notes: There are about 100-170 Antidesma species.

Status: It is not known if it is used for food in Papua New Guinea.

Growing Black currant tree

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Edible Uses: The fruit are eaten raw when ripe. They are sour. They can be used for jam. The fruit are also used with meat and fish dishes. The leaves are used as acid flavouring in food.

Production: Fruit are available September to December in Australia. In India plants flower and fruit March to February.

Nutrition Info

Black currant tree Photos

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