Mulgrave plum, Buabua
Fagraea gracilipes

Family: Gentianaceae

What it is like

A small or medium sized tree. It grows 15 m high. It can be taller. The trunk can be 1 m across. The bark is rough and dark grey. The leaves are broadly oval and 9-17 cm long by 5-9 cm wide. The flowers are creamy-white. They are in bunches among the leaves. The fruit are small and egg shaped with cone shaped beaks. They are waxy white when mature.

Also put in the family Loganiaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in swamp forests. It grows from sea level to 500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Fiji, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

The fruit are occasionally pickled.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It flowers and fruits throughout the year.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Gardneria fagraeacea F. v. M.; Fagraea muelleri Benth.; Fagraea dolichipoda Gilg. & Bened.; Fagraea amabilis S. Moore; Fagraea cambagei Domin.; Fagraea elata Merr. & Perry; Fagraea obtusifolia Merr. & Perry;