Syzygium nutans

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows about 3-4 m tall. The leaves are large and dark dull green. They are more pale underneath. They are 25 cm long. The flowers are yellow or red. The fruit is oval and 7 cm long and 3 cm wide. They are shiny and bright red.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Papua New Guinea it grows in the lowlands and highlands. It has been recorded at about 1,000-1,745 m at Cape Rodney.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dautu

Synonyms

Eugenia nutans K. Schum. [Illegitimate]; Jambosa nutans (K. Schum.) Nied.;