Supplejack, Suplejack, Medicine bark, Vine tree
Ventilago viminalis
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 6-10 m high. It starts as a woody climber. It can be a shrub 4-5 m high. It can have one or several trunks. The crown is dense. The bark is rough and furrowed. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped. They are dark green and glossy. The leaves hang downwards. The flowers are small and cream coloured. The fruit are small and round. They are 3-4 mm across. They have a single long yellow wing.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in northern Western Australia and in central Australia. It grows from sea level to 300 m above sea level. It grows in hot and warm semi-arid zones. It can tolerate drought and is fire resistant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The gum is eaten.
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Damaged roots easily produce suckers.