Kelat
Syzygium dyeriana

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It is small in mountains and a larger tree in lowlands. It can be 12-27 m tall. The trunk can be 45-60 cm across. The leaves are deep green. The flowers are white with a yellow tinge.

It is an at risk species. It is used in traditional medicine.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland and montane forest.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kelat

Synonyms

Eugenia atronervia M. R. Hend.; Eugenia clarkeana King; Eugenia corrugata King; Eugenia dyeriana King; Eugenia dyeriana var. oblonga King;