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Davidsonia (lat. Davidsonia) Is a whole genus of plants belonging to the Cunoniaceae family, which includes three varieties of trees.
Description
Davidsonia is a small and very slender tree with an average height of five meters. Its young leaves are usually painted in bright pinkish shades, while older leaves boast a rich green color. All leaves of davidsonia are usually dissected and leathery.
The sour fruits of davidsonias are very similar in shape to plums. And their color is also purple, and their diameter can reach five centimeters. The flesh of the fruit is always bright (dark red) and juicy. In addition, one or two seeds can be found in each fruit. As a rule, these fruits ripen at the end of summer.
Currently, there are three varieties of Davidsonia - Davidsonia pruriens, Davidsonia johnsonii and Davidsonia jerseyana. All three species are listed in the Red Book, as they are on the verge of extinction.
Davidsonia pruriens - this is the slimmest and tallest tree: its height often reaches twelve meters. It is distinguished by excellent productivity, gives the largest fruits and is often grown as a cultivated plant.
Davidsonia johnsonii characterized by an expanded crown. But it cannot boast of a high yield, therefore it can be found extremely rarely in culture.
Davidsonia jerseyana - a fruit tree, the height of which rarely exceeds five meters. It is actively cultivated for the sake of obtaining tasty edible fruits.
Unfortunately, so far davidsonium and its chemical composition are very poorly understood.
Where grows
Davidsonia grows mainly in the Australian rainforest.
Application
The fruits of this culture are quite actively used for the preparation of ice cream, preserves, wines, jams and juice. At the same time, all preserves are prepared with a large amount of sugar. In addition, davidsonia pulp is added to yoghurts, sauces and salads. And in fresh form, this fruit is practically not used - this is due to the too sour taste of the fruit.
Quite often, davidsonium is also used as a flavoring for poultry dishes. Nevertheless, the most popular way of processing it has been and remains the production of wines and liqueurs.
Davidsonia is characterized by pronounced antioxidant properties - in this respect, it is quite comparable to blueberries. As for its calorie content, 100 grams of fruit contains about 64 kcal.
Davidsonia has also found application in cosmetology - the extract of its fruits is used in cosmetics as a valuable antimicrobial agent that can cope with acne, and also as a rejuvenating ingredient. It also perfectly soothes and nourishes the skin. In addition, the extract of these fruits is able to significantly reduce the skin damage associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation and to a large extent contributes to an increase in the synthesis of elastin and collagen, which in turn allows a natural increase in skin elasticity and turgor. And the anthocyanins contained in the fruits of davidsonia are endowed with pronounced anti-inflammatory properties.
Contraindications
The only contraindication to the use of Davidsonia fruits at the moment is only individual intolerance.
Growing
The most optimal temperature for successful growth and successful fruiting of Davidsonia is the range from eighteen to twenty-five degrees. By the way, this culture is distinguished by good shade tolerance. And it reproduces either by offspring or by seeds.
