Brown Pine, Plum Pine
It occurs in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. It is a rainforest species in tropical and warm temperate regions. They need well drained acidic soils. It can stand light frosts. It suits hardiness zones 9-12. Arboretum Tasmania. In Melbourne Botanical Gardens. In Hobart Botanical gardens.
Also known as:
Cemara coklat, Goongum, Illawarra plum, She Pine, Yellow Pine
Synonyms
- Nageia elata (Endl.) F. Muell.
- Podocarpus ensifolius Carriere
Edible Portion
- Fruit stalk, Fruit
Where does Brown Pine grow?
Found in: Asia, Australia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Pacific, SE Asia, Tasmania
Notes: There are about 100 Podocarpus species. They are mostly in the tropics and subtropics.
Growing Brown Pine, Plum Pine
Cultivation: Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds can take 2 months to germinate. They can also be grown from cuttings of firm young growth. Cuttings can be slow to form roots.
Edible Uses: The fruit receptacle is fleshy and edible. It is high in Vitamin C. It is used in jams and jellies, chutneys and sauces, and added to muffins, cakes, puddings and pastries.
Production: Trees often only fruit well on some years.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | 174 | 0.9 | - | - | 11 | - | 61 |
| Fruit | 83 | 0.2 | 0.3 | - | - | 0.2 | 87.3 |
Brown Pine, Plum Pine Photos
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