Common Name: Orange Berry

General Information

Orange berry is an evergreen shrub or small tree occasionally growing up to 8 metres tall, but more commonly no more than 4 metres[].
The plant is sometimes gathered from the wild for local use as a food. It is also grown as an ornamental in gardens.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - southern China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines to northern Australia.

Habitat

Found in sandstone or basalt soils and in sand; in gorges, screes and foreshore dunes in Western Australia[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	4.00 m
Cultivation Status	Ornamental, Wild

Cultivation Details

A plant of tropical areas, it is not tolerant of frosts[].
Prefers a sunny position[].Requires a well-drained soil[].
Plants are quite slow growing[].

Edible Uses

The leaves are dried and ground into a powder that is used in the preparation of a wine-like beverage called 'Kiu-tsee', which is made from rice and soya beans[]. It is said to be impossible to obtain a good fermentation without these leaves[].

Fruit - raw or cooked. The small, orange to pink, juicy fruits are sweet and honey flavoured with resinous overtones. The fruits make a delicious jam that taste similar to candied honey.

Medicinal

None known

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - germinates readily if the flesh is removed prior to sowing.

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