Bogijamuk
Syzygium kurzii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A large tree. The branches are pale grey and flattened. The flowers are white. The fruit is a berry with a calyx crown at the top.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It grows in northern Assam.

Countries/locations it is found in

Andamans, Asia, Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten. They are sweet.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In northeastern India flowers and fruit occur between March and June.

Its other names

Local names

Ambakey, Amboke, Bogi jamu, Boki-jamuk, Girgum datke, Gi'rgum dotke, Gulabjamun, Jaman, Jamawa, Jungli jamun, Songlong-kung, Sunom, Thabye-nyo

Synonyms

Eugenia cerasiflora Kurz [Illegitimate]; Eugenia kurzii Duthie; Eugenia kurzii var. andamanica King; Jambosa kurzii (Duthie) A. M. Cowan & Cowan; Syzygium kurzii var. andamanica (King) N. P. Balakr.;