Grewia retusifolia
About
Grewia retusifolia is a shrub species in the family Malvaceae. Common names include dysentery bush, emu-berry, dog's balls, turkey bush and diddle diddle. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas of Eastern Australia and Northern Western Australia. The species produces small, sweet, two-lobed fruit with a fibrous acidic pulp surrounding the seeds. Leichhardt described the fruits as having a very agreeable taste, which could be boiled to make a refreshing drink. Indigenous Australians use the bark and leaves in medications. The crushed leaves were used as a poultice to relieve toothaches.
- Family
- Malvaceae
How to use it
Indigenous Australians have long used Grewia retusifolia for its medicinal properties. The bark and leaves can be utilized in traditional remedies, with crushed leaves serving as a poultice to relieve toothaches. This highlights the plant's significance in local herbal medicine and its role in cultural practices.
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In the kitchen
The fruits of the emu-berry are sweet and can be enjoyed fresh or boiled to make a refreshing drink. However, it's important to note that while the fruits are tasty, they are not widely cultivated for commercial consumption, so they may not be easily found in stores. Always ensure proper identification before trying any wild fruits.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Grewia retusifolia
- Slug
- grewia-retusifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malvaceae
- Genus
- Grewia
- Species
- retusifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q5608050
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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