Burdekin plum, Tulip plum

Where does Burdekin plum grow?

Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, Cook Is., East Timor, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Caledonia, North America, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG, Philippines, Rotuma, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, United States

Notes: There are 1 or 2 Pleiogynium species.

Growing Burdekin plum, Tulip plum

Cultivation: Plants are grown from fresh seed. The seeds germinate erratically. It is best to scratch the hard seed coat then soak them in warm water for 24 hours. They can also be grown by cuttings and layering.

Edible Uses: The ripe fruit are edible. The flesh of the fruit is used to make jam. The seeds are edible.

Production: Seedling trees take 7 years to produce fruit. Trees can produce large crops. Fruit are usually gathered after they have fallen from the tree. The fruit need to be softened in paper bags in the dark, or by burying for several days.

Nutrition Info

Burdekin plum, Tulip plum Photos

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