Syzygium diospyrifolium
(Wall. ex Duthie) S. N. Mitra
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Description
A subtropical tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that grows to about 19 m tall.
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Edible Uses
The skin of the mature fruit is peeled and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The skin of the mature fruit is peeled off and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Meen, Panchual, Taung-thabye, Thanyu-thabye
References (1)
- Singh, B., et al, 2012, Wild edible plants used by Garo tribes of Nokrek Biosphere Reserve in Meghalaya, India. Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge. 11(1) pp 166-171
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