Syzygium myhendrae

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows 12 m tall. The bark is greyish pink. The young branches are 4 sided. The leaves are simple and opposite. They are broadly sword shaped and 3-7 cm long by 2-3 cm wide. The flowers are small and white. They are in groups near the ends of branches. The fruit is round and 7-8 mm across. They are pink to purple.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded and 2,000 m in southern India.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

In southern India it flowers in June and forms fruit in September.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia myhendrae Bedd. ex Brandis;