Ja Jin
Syzygium munronii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It can grow to 8 m tall. The young branches are angular or winged. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are 15-28 cm long by 4-7 cm wide. They taper to the tip. The flowers are in groups at the ends of branches. They are pink or white. The fruit is a berry about 4 cm across. It is greenish pink. It has a crown from the calyx at the top.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows as an understorey tree in wet evergreen forest between 800-1,400 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

In India it flowers and fruits from December to May.

Its other names

Local names

Ilambili, Kaattu saambal, Malamchamba, Njara, Njaral, Njaval, Nyaral

Synonyms

Eugenia munronii Wight: Jambosa munronii Walp.;