Herb latin name: Native Cherry,Native Cherry Extract

Latin name: Exocarpus cupressiformis

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)

Medicinal use of Native Cherry: Astringent, bitter tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils on dry hillsides. In eucalyptus forests to the montane zone.
Edible parts of Native Cherry: Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. It is eaten raw or made into preserves. Rather small, it is about 4 - 6mm long.
Other uses of the herb: The bark contains up to 15% tannin. Wood - hard, tough, close-grained. Used for turnery, furniture etc.
Propagation of Native Cherry: Seed - we have no information on this species but would recommend sowing it in spring in a warm greenhouse in a pot that contains a suitable host.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils on dry hillsides. In eucalyptus forests to the montane zone.
Known hazards of Exocarpus cupressiformis: One report says that the foliage might be poisonous.

Herb latin name: Native Cherry,Native Cherry Extract

Latin name: Exocarpus cupressiformis

Family: Santalaceae (Sandalwood Family)

Medicinal use of Native Cherry: Astringent, bitter tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sandy soils on dry hillsides. In eucalyptus forests to the montane zone.
Edible parts of Native Cherry: Fruit stalk - sweet and palatable when fully ripe, astringent otherwise. It is eaten raw or made into preserves. Rather small, it is about 4 - 6mm long.
Other uses of the herb: The bark contains up to 15% tannin. Wood - hard, tough, close-grained. Used for turnery, furniture etc.
Propagation of Native Cherry: Seed - we have no information on this species but would recommend sowing it in spring in a warm greenhouse in a pot that contains a suitable host.
Cultivation of the herb: Sandy soils on dry hillsides. In eucalyptus forests to the montane zone.
Known hazards of Exocarpus cupressiformis: One report says that the foliage might be poisonous.