billygoat-plum
Planchonia careya (F.Muell.) R.Knuth
Planchonia careya, known as billygoat-plum, is a tree species in the Lecythidaceae family. It is found in New Guinea and parts of Australia, including the Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia. The species is also referred to by other common names such as cocky apple and cockatoo apple. It is sometimes confused with Terminalia ferdinandiana, but the two are distinct. Indigenous Australians have historically used local names such as 'Ootcho,' 'Go-onje,' and 'Gunthamarrah' for this plant.
Description
Planchonia careya is a member of the Lecythidaceae family and is native to New Guinea and several regions in Australia. It is commonly called billygoat-plum and is also known by the names cocky apple and cockatoo apple. The species was first documented in the 1889 publication 'The Useful Native Plants of Australia,' where it was noted that Indigenous Australians used local names such as 'Ootcho,' 'Go-onje,' and 'Gunthamarrah' for the plant. It is important to distinguish this species from Terminalia ferdinandiana, as they share some common names but are different plants.
Other common names
cockatoo-applecocky-applebillygoat-plum
Distribution
Global · New Guinea · Northern Territory · Queensland · Western Australia
Synonyms
Careya arborea var. australisPlanchonia crenataBarringtonia careyaCareya australisCumbia australis