Syzygium parvulum
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree or much branched shrub. It grows 3-6 m tall. The young stems are angular. The leaves are narrowly oval and 2-5 cm long by 1-2 cm wide. They are wedge shaped at the base and narrow to a rounded tip. The flowers are in small groups at the ends of the branches. The petals are greenish-cream. The fruit are a flattened round shape and red or purple. They are up to 1.2 cm long and 1.3 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the highlands. In Tanzania it grows between 1,900-2,300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Tanzania
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mpemba, Mshihwi