Cleistocalyx consperipuactatus
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
An evergreen tree. It grows 20-25 m high. The trunk is 50-60 cm across. The bark is 6-8 mm thick.
There are 23 Cleistocalyx species. They occur in Asia and the Pacific.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in tropical rainforests. It grows below 1,000 m altitude. Seedlings need shade but mature trees need full sunlight.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
The dry leaves and buds are used to drink in boiled water. The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves, buds, fruit
How it is grown
It is a fast growing tree.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Check Syzygium