Syzygium angkae
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 25-40 m tall. The bark is smooth. It peels in large flakes that curve upwards. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forest. In Thailand it grows at about 1,400 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Laos, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Daeng, Mai-wa
Synonyms
Eugenia angkae Craib;