Syzygium amplum
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 10 m tall. The trunk is 15 cm across. The bark is grey brown. The leaves are dull dark green above and more pale underneath. The flowers are white. The fruit are green and turn red when ripe.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows on the edge of forests. In Papua New Guinea it has been recorded in Madang and East Sepik Provinces.
Countries/locations it is found in
Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
It is cultivated in some places.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sandabum