Syzygium dyerianum
(King) Chantaran. & J. Parn.
Kelat
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Description
A tree. It is small in mountains and a larger tree in lowlands. It can be 12-27 m tall. The trunk can be 45-60 cm across. The leaves are deep green. The flowers are white with a yellow tinge.
Edible Uses
The fruit is eaten.
Medicinal Uses
It is used in traditional medicine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland and montane forest.
Where It Grows
Asia, Fiji, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Thailand,
Notes
It is an at risk species. It is used in traditional medicine.
Synonyms
Eugenia atronervia M. R. Hend.Eugenia clarkeana KingEugenia corrugata KingEugenia dyeriana KingEugenia dyeriana var. oblonga King
Also Known As
Kelat
References (1)
- Anderson, E. F., 1993, Plants and people of the Golden Triangle. Dioscorides Press. p 211 (As Eugenia clarkeana)
