Syzygium praetermissum
(Gage) N. P. Balakr.
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to South America. The plant produces edible fruit.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Notes
There are about 550 Eugenia species. They are mostly in tropical and subtropical South America.
Synonyms
Eugenia praetermissa Gage
Also Known As
Thabye
References (5)
- Ambasta, S.P. (Ed.), 2000, The Useful Plants of India. CSIR India. p 211
- Jeeva, S., 2009, Horticultural potential of wild edible fruits used by the Khasi tribes of Meghalaya. Journal or Horticulture and Forestry Vol. 1(9) pp. 182-192 (As Eugenia praetermissa)
- Sawian, J. T., et al, 2007, Wild edible plants of Meghalaya, North-east India. Natural Product Radiance Vol. 6(5): p 417 (As Eugenia praetermissa)
- Singh, H.B., Arora R.K.,1978, Wild edible Plants of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. p 59
- Singh, V. B., et al, (Ed.) Horticulture for Sustainable Income and Environmental Protection. Vol. 1 p 216 (As Eugenia praetermissa)
