Syzygium micklethwaitii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall. The bark is dark brown and flaking. The leaves are simple and opposite. The leaves are 1-8 cm long by 1-6 cm wide. They are almost round. The flowers are white to pink. They are in groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit are a flattened round shape and purple black. They are 1-1.5 cm long by 1.4 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in mountain forests.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Mlama, Mshihwi, Mzambarau-mwitu, Mzuari

Synonyms

Syzygium sclerophyllum Brenan [Illegitimate];