Syzygium scortechinii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 10-20 m tall. The leaves are opposite and simple. The leaves are oval or oblong and 10-15 cm long by 3-6 cm wide. The flowers are white to pink and 3 cm across. The flowers are in dense clusters and the stamens are protruding. The fruit are oval berries. They are 12 mm long.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in wet and swampy land. It grows up to 1,900 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Brunei, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jambu ayer hutan, Jambu chili puteh, Kelat jambu, Kelat paya, Wa hin, Obah air, Ubah, Ubah laut

Synonyms

Eugenia heteroclada Merr.; Eugenia insigne Anderson; Eugenia kingii Merr.; Eugenia scortechnii King; Eugenia scortechinii var. parvifolia Ridl.; Syzygium heterocladum (Merr.) Merr. & Perry; Syzygium kingii (Merr.) Merr. & Perry; Syzygium scortechinii var. parvifolia (Ridl.) Masamune;