Syzygium cymosum

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 20 m tall. The trunk can be 50 cm across. The leaves are simple and opposite. The flowers are white. The fruit are purple.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Reunion it grows between 100-1,200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Bangladesh, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mauritius, Myanmar, Reunion, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The young leaves are used raw to make a spicy dip.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bois de pomme rouge, Deng ki nok, Deng klawng, Doeng khlong, Kelat bukit, Kelat hitam, Kelat jantan, Kelat puteh, Khudi jam, Khurijam, Ki sereum, Kopo, Manting, Salam, Thabye-kyetter, Thitni, Wa som

Synonyms

Eugenia cymosa Lam.; Eugenia cymosa var. concinna King; Myrtus cymosa (Lam.) Spreng.;