Maiden's blush, Ribbonwood, Mango bark
Euroschinus falcatus

Family: Anacardiaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 25 m high. The trunk is straight. The bark is grey and slightly rough. The small branches have a mango scented sap. The leaflets are oval and pointed. They are shiny. The mid vein is off centre. The leaves turn reddish-orange before falling. It loses its leaves in the dry season. The flowers are cream and in dense clusters. The fruit are dark red and 6 mm across. They turn black when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in coastal regions and along rivers and can be in woodland. It grows from sea level to 1,000 m above sea level. In Townsville palmetum.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), Indonesia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seeds.

It is fast growing.

Its other names

Local names

Pohon kayu pita, Red cedar

Synonyms

Euroschinus falcatus var. angustifolia Benth.; Euroschinus parvifolius S. Moore; Sorindeia falcata Marchand;