Syzygium densinervium var. insulare

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. The branches are light brown or grey. The leaves are broadly oval and leathery. They are 6-8 cm long by 3 cm wide. The leaf stalks are 1.5-2 cm long. The flowers are in groups about 6 cm long near the ends of branches. There are many stamens. The fruit is oval and 1.2 cm long by 6 mm across. They are red when ripe.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in broad-leaved evergreen forests and on mountain slopes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Philippines, SE Asia, Taiwan

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dao sheng pu tao

Synonyms

Eugenia densissima auct. non Merr.; Eugenia kashotoensis auct. non Hayata;