Tasmannia lanceolata is one of bush food plants known as the mountain pepper and Tasmanian pepper berry, a tall evergreen shrub tree. It is naturally found in cold high country areas in Tasmania, Victoria, and the southern region of New South Wales in Australia. Mountain pepper is a very aromatic plant, and leaves and fruits have a long history of usage as a culinary purpose by Australian Aborigines.

The leaves and fruits have strong anti-microbial activity and also high anti-oxidant activity according to the scientific articles. It could be used as a natural food preservative and a medicinal purpose.