Syzygium stocksii
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Jambhul
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium stocksii is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to India.
Description
A small tree. It grows 15 m tall. The bark is greyish-brown. The small branches are 4 sided. The leaves are simple and opposite. The leaf blade is 9-17 cm long by 4-8 cm wide. They narrow to the base and are rounded at the tip. The flowers are in the axils of the leaves. The fruit is a pink berry 6 cm long by 1 cm wide.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in forest at about 800 m in Kerala.
Where It Grows
Asia, India,
Production
In Kerala it flowers and fruits in March to June.
Notes
It is an at risk species.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Vallamanchi
References (1)
- http://iscmumbai.maharashtra.gov.in/floristic%20survey.html
