White Currant Bush - Phyllanthaceae Fluggea virosa

Family: Phyllanthaceae

Genus: Fluggea

Species: virosa

Eatable Part: Fleshy Fruit

Height: 2 Meters

Habit: Shrub

Habitat: Riverene / SFR, Monsoon Vine Thicket, Coastal

Distribution:

Tropical Australia and Papua New Guinea

Description

Found in monsoon forest, riparean areas and on the edge of sand dunes. This is an attractive small tree / large shrub with alternate leaves which produces small white fruit during the wet season (5mm in diameter).

Tasting Notes

The fruit are small and sweet and can be eaten straight off the branches, these are also loved by birds.