Syzygium foxworthianum
(Ridl.) Merr. & L. M. Perry
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A small bushy tree in the Myrtaceae family, native to Malaysia at approximately 90 m above sea level.
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Edible Uses
The fruit is edible and commonly eaten by children.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Malaysia it occurs at about 90 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Other Information
The fruit are often eaten by children.
Synonyms
Eugenia densiflora var. angustifolia Ridl.Eugenia foxworthiana Ridl.Eugenia foxworthyi Ridl. [Illegitimate]
Also Known As
Buau, Binuber
References (1)
- Hoare, A., 2003, Food use of the Lundayeh SW Sabah. Borneo Research Council.
