Terminalia ferdinandiana is a slender, small to medium-sized tree growing up to 14 m (46 ft) in height, with creamy-grey, flaky bark and deciduous pale green See more

The tree is widespread throughout the tropical woodlands from northwestern Australia to eastern Arnhem Land. It is found along the coast in the Kimberley region … See more

The Kakadu plum provides food for important small mammals such as possums, rock rats, tree rats, and bandicoots. Since demand has increased for the fruit for human consumption, careful management is necessary to ensure its … See more

Traditional uses
The fruit has been used as bush tucker or traditional medicine by Aboriginal Australian people over centuries.
The tree is particularly valued as a medicine by the Aboriginal peoples … See more

Northern Territory
In Kundjeyhmi, the language of Kakadu National Park where the English name "kakadu plum" originates, the fruit and tree are called anmarlak. In the closely related Kunwinjku language of West Arnhem Land, … See more