Syzygium pachycladum
(K. Schum. & Lauterb.) Merr. & L. M. Perry
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit, Seeds
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Description
A tree. It grows 20-25 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaves are dark green on top and light green underneath. The flowers are pink. They are in clusters on the trunk and branches. The fruit are shiny and red to purple.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten raw. The fruit is also eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten raw.
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Medicinal Uses
The fruit is used as medicine.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows on mountain sides.
Where It Grows
Pacific, Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Notes
The fruit is used as medicine and is possibly eaten.
Synonyms
Jambosa pachyclada K. Schum. & Lauterb.
Also Known As
Bugabugi, Me tolo, Napnap
References (3)
- Flora of Papua New Guinea Lae National Herbarium
- The archives of the Rare Fruit Council of Australia
- Plants of Papua New Guinea plantnet.rbgsyd,nsw,gov.ay
