Davidsonia johnsonii

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Davidsonia johnsonii
Davidsonia johnsonii, leaf, cultivated.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Oxalidales
Family: Cunoniaceae
Genus: Davidsonia
Species:
D. johnsonii
Binomial name
Davidsonia johnsonii

Davidsonia johnsonii, commonly known as smooth Davidson's plum, is a small

leaves are compound, glossy and hairless. It is a rare tree in the wild, but it is cultivated for its edible fruit
.

The fruit is a deep burgundy colour, with a sour flavour and is popular in

infertile seeds it can only be propagated from cuttings or division
. Hence all cultivated material is derived from clones of wild plants. Plants take at least six years to produce fruit. Some selections are heavy bearing.

References

  1. ^ a b Harden, Gwen J.; Williams, John B. (2000). "A revision of Davidsonia (Cunoniaceae)" (PDF). Telopea. 8 (4): 413–428. (PDF) on 2 October 2009. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
  2. ^ Harden, Gwen J. (2001). "Davidsonia johnsonii – New South Wales Flora Online". PlantNET – The Plant Information Network System. 2.0. Sydney, Australia: The Royal Botanic Gardens and Domain Trust. Retrieved 13 March 2013.