Syzygium eucalyptoides

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree with several stems. It grows from 2-18 m high. Often the tree has buttresses. But it can also occur as a clump of small suckers. The bark is grey-brown and mostly smooth although sometimes it is flaky. The leaves are long and thin. The leaves are 9-17 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. The leaf stalk is long (3 cm). The leaves are produced opposite each other and are thick and leathery. They are a dull green with distinct veins. The tip of the leaf is pointed. The flowers occur in a cluster at the ends of branches. Sometimes flowers occur on branches or in leaf axils. The flowers are white or cream coloured and are fluffy in appearance due to the stamens. The fruit is white or pale green but can be tinged with pink or red as it ripens. It can be 3 cm across. The surface of the fruit is ribbed. The fruit has a distinct crown at the end. There is one seed inside the succulent fruit. The fruit is edible.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows across northern Australia. It is commonly near water courses and waterlogged depressions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are used to make jam.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seed.

Its other names

Local names

Tumaranka, Tumurangkini

Synonyms

Eugenia eucalyptoides (F. Muell.) F. Muell.; Jambosa eucalyptoides F. Muell.;