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Syzygium sclerophyllum

Thwaites

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit

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Description

A tree. It grows 7-30 m tall. The bark is brown and flaking. The flowers are white. The fruit are purple-black.

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Edible Uses

The fruit are eaten.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, India, Sri Lanka,

Notes

Syzygium sclerophyllum Thwaites and Syzygium sclerophyllum Brennan [Illegitimate] have been confused.

Synonyms

Eugenia sclerophylla (Thwaites) Bedd.

Also Known As

Isaassa, Mkwaliti, Muhulo, Muhuu, Muvengi, Mzati, Nguluka

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