Syzygium pachycladum

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaves are dark green on top and light green underneath. The flowers are pink. They are in clusters on the trunk and branches. The fruit are shiny and red to purple.

The fruit is used as medicine and is possibly eaten.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows on mountain sides.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bugabugi, Me tolo, Napnap

Synonyms

Jambosa pachyclada K. Schum. & Lauterb.;