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Syzygium revolutum

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Syzygium revolutum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Sri Lanka and southern India. Two subspecies are recognized: Syzygium revolutum subsp. cyclophyllum (Alston) P.S.Ashton (synonyms Eugenia cyclophylla Thwaites ex Duthie (1878), nom. illeg. and Syzygium cyclophyllum Alston (1931)) – Sri Lanka Syzygium revolutum subsp. revolutum – southern India and Sri Lanka

Description

A medium-sized tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family that grows in evergreen forests, producing edible fruit.

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Edible Uses

The fruit is eaten.

Distribution

A tropical plant. It grows in evergreen forests.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Sri Lanka*,

Synonyms

Eugenia revoluta Wight

References (1)

  • Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 300 (As Eugenia revoluta)

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