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Syzygium staudtii

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A medium sized tree. It grows to 15-30 m high. The trunk is twisted and fluted. It is 1 m across. The fruit are about 1 cm across.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest. It grows between 1,000-2,500 m above sea level. It can also occur at low altitudes.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, CAR, Congo DR, Congo R, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Togo, West Africa

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit probably edible

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Syzygium guineense subsp. bamendae F. White; Syzygium guineense subsp. obovatum F. White; Syzygium guineense subsp. occidentale F. White; Syzygium guineense var. staudtii Engl.; Syzygium marounzense Pellegr.; Syzygium montanum Aubrev. [Invalid]