Rusty Plum
Niemeyera whitei

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A small to medium shrub. It grows 3-9 m high and 3-6 m across. The new growth is bright rust coloured. The flowers are small and creamy. The fruit are large and blue black. They are edible.

There is only one Amorphospermum species. It grows in Australia.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the rainforest. It grows in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate climates. It needs a moist well drained soil. It suits light shade.

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

Amorphospermum whitei Aubrev.; Chrysophyllum pruniferum F. Muell.; Niemeyera prunifera (F. Muell.) F. Muell.;