Mogi
Syzygium alternifolium

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A moderate sized tree. It grows 12 m tall. The bark is grey and cracked. It loses its leaves during the year. The leaves are dark green and shiny above. They are 10-12 cm long by 7-9 cm wide. The fruit are dark red or purple berries. They vary is size, shape and taste.

The fruit and seeds are used in medicine. They contain alkaloids and flavonoids. The seeds are used for diabetes.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in the hills up to 930 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Northeastern India

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are eaten.

The fruit are sold in markets.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds. Chemicals are used to enable rapid propagation of clonal material.

Its other names

Local names

Kondaneradu, Manchi-moyadi

Synonyms

Eugenia alternifolia Wight;