Red bush apple
The red bush apple can be recognised by its large dark leaves, snow-white flowers and ribbed red fruit.
An attractive tropical species, it grows in the transitional zones between Kakadu’s eucalypt woodlands and monsoon thickets.
The trees flower in Kurrung and Kunumeleng (July – November) and produce fruit in Kunumeleng and Kudjewk (October – February). They are extremely tolerant of fire, readily growing new shoots when a plant is burnt or damaged.
See it on the Kubara pools walk, Yurmikmik walks, Maguk walk, Gunlom Falls walk and Jim Jim walk.
Culture
Bininj/Mungguy eat the fruits raw and use the juice of the cooked apple to sooth sore throats, coughs and chest congestion.
The leaves are made into a tea to treat stomach problems, while heated leaves can be applied to wounds to stop bleeding and swelling.
Scientific name
Syzygium suborbiculare
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