Wombat Berry

Eustrephus latifolius

Physical Characteristics

Eustrephus latifolius is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). It is in flower in June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Australia - New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Root Edible Uses: Fruit - raw. It has very little flesh[144, 193]. The orange berry is about 10mm in diameter[265]. Root - raw[177]. Juicy with a sweet flavour[154, 193], but barely worth the effort of excavating them[193]. The roots bear small tubers up to 3cm long[193]. It has been suggested that these tubers are probably capable of enlargement through cultivation[193].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known