Maclura cochinchinensis, commonly known as cockspur thorn, is a species of vine or scrambling shrub in the family Moraceae. The native range extends from China, through Malesia and into Queensland and northern New South Wales. The species inhabits various types of tropical forest: most commonly in monsoon forests. The globular, yellow or orange fruit are sweet and edible and were a traditional food source for Australian Aborigines. References cochinchinensis Flora of Indo-China Flora of Malesia Flora of Christmas Island Flora of Queensland Flora of New South Wales Bushfood Taxa named by João de Loureiro