Syzygium cordifolium

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 10 m tall. The bark is finely ridged and cracked. The leaves are broadly oval and rounded or heart shaped at the base. Young leaves are purplish-red. The flowers are on long branches and are white. The fruit are round berries. They are 2 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mountain and rainforest and along streams.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Sri Lanka (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia cordifolia Wight; and others