Wooden shrimp tree
Syzygium littorale
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A small tree. It grows 20 m tall. The crown is half round and light green. The bark is light pinkish-brown. The leaves are opposite or in rings. The flowers are in dense clusters. They are white or pale pink. The fruit is a berry with thick spongy flesh. It is about 1 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in secondary forests and open places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indonesia, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from seeds.
Its other names
Local names
Pohon jambu kayu udang