Syzygium richii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 3-10 m high. It has a spreading crown and dense leaves. The trunk is 60 cm across. The leaves are broadly oval. They are leathery and 12-20 cm long by 8-12 cm wide. The flowers are in groups 15 cm across. They are in the axils of leaves or near the ends of branches. The fruit turn pink. They are urn shaped and 3-4 cm long. They can have 4 seeds.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. In Fiji it grows near sea level in thickets near the beach.

Countries/locations it is found in

Fiji, Hawaii, Niue, Pacific, Rotuma, Samoa, Tonga, USA, Vanuatu

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Hahi'a ramramu, Kavika ni waitui, Mbokoi, Menmen, Nggoringgoriwai, Onggori, Qoriqori wai, Suliu

Synonyms

Eugenia richii A. Gray