Davidson Plum also known as Ooray is a medium size tree which is found typically North-Eastern New South Wales as well as Queensland. It has large and distinct leaves. It reaches up to 6 to 8 meters high and 2- 4 meters wide. It prefers warm climates but can tolerate mild frosts. The fruit resembles plums which hang from the trunk. The fruit is sour when consumed raw which is mostly used to make jellies or jams.
| Name | Davidson plumb |
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| Scientific Name | Davidsonia pruriens |
| Native | Native to Australia and Northeastern Queensland |
| Common/English Name | Davidson plum, Davidsonia Plum, Davidson’s Plum, Queensland Davidson plum |
| Name in Other Languages | Australia: Do-rog, Ooray |
| Plant Growth Habit | Small, slender, ornamental |
| Growing Climate | Warmer |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Plant Size | 6-12 m |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Bark | Brown to dark grey, flaky |
| Stem | Dark brown or grey |
| Leaf | Alternate, pinnate, cordate to suborbicular, green; Length: 18-35(-46) cm; Width: (6-)8-12(-16) cm |
| Flowering Season | November-February |
| Flower | Dark pink, recurved; Length: 5–8 mm |
| Fruit shape & size | Drupe (berries), obovoid or ellipsoid, compressed; Length: 3.8–6.0 cm; Width: 3.0–5.3 cm |
| Fruit color | Dark burgundy |
| Flesh color | Dark red |
| Flavor/aroma | Earthy, tart, intense |
| Fruit Taste | Sharp acidic |
| Fruit Season | February-May |
| Major Nutritions (Raw) | Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 30 mg (33.33%) Carbohydrate 14.3 g (11.00%) Potassium, K 364 mg (7.74%) Magnesium, Mg 27 mg (6.43%) Sodium, Na 45 mg (3.00%) Phosphorus, P 18 mg (2.57%) Protein 1 g (2.00%) Calcium, Ca 16 mg (1.60%) Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 0.17 mg (1.06%) Total Fat (lipid) 0.2 g (0.57%) |
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| Calories in 100 gm (Raw) | 63 Kcal. |