Cocky Apple, Wild Quince, Billygoat Plum

Where does Cocky Apple grow?

Found in: Australia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG

Notes: There are about 14 Plachonia species. They grow in the Asian tropics.

Growing Cocky Apple, Wild Quince, Billygoat Plum

Cultivation: Plants can be grown from fresh seed. The seed need to be treated to break the hard seed coat before planting. They can be grown by cuttings.

Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten. They are eaten when the juice in them is yellow. The skin and pulp fibres are discarded.

Nutrition Info

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