Davidsonia pruriens, also known as ooray, Davidson's plum, or Queensland Davidson's plum, is a medium-sized rainforest tree of northern Queensland, Australia.

The leaves are large and compound. The edible dark burgundy colored fruit is produced in large clusters from the branches or the trunk, depending on the type. There are at least two distinct forms, with a suggestion that one of these is an undescribed species.

Davidsonia pruriens

The indigenous name - ooray - is being increasingly used by growers and processors.

Davidsonia pruriens

Habitat

Various types of wetter, primary rainforests, at elevations from sea level to 1,000 metres.

Davidsonia pruriens

Uses

The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which is used to make jam, sauces, cordial and wine. The fruit is high in antioxidant activity.

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Ooray name origin

Flora of New South Wales

Cunoniaceae

Oxalidales of Australia

Bushfood

Crops originating from Australia

Taxa named by Ferdinand von Mueller