Currant bush
Antidesma sinuatum
Family: Phyllanthaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 6-10 m high and spreads 3-6 m across. The young shoots are smooth or slightly hairy. The leaves are 5-10 cm long by 2-4 cm wide. They are oblong. They are dark green with wavy edges. The male spikes are 1-2 cm long. The female stalk is 2-8 cm long. These are in the axils of leaves. The fruit is 6-8 mm long and flattened. They are red.
There are about 100-170 Antidesma species.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in drier rainforests. It needs well drained soil and a sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The fruit are used for jam.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.