Pepper tree
Tasmannia membranea

Family: Winteraceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. The leaves are simple and 5-22 cm long. They occur alternately or in rings. The leaf base and leaf stalk are often red. The fruit are 14-18 mm long by 10-13 mm wide. They occur singly or in clusters in the axils of leaves or at the ends of branches. There are several small seeds. The flesh is edible.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows naturally in the rainforest in NE Queensland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Drimys membranea F. Muell.;