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Syzygium diospyrifolium

(Wall. ex Duthie) S. N. Mitra

Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit skin 1 iNaturalist observations

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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

Eugenia diospyrifolia Wall. ex DuthieEugenia diospyrifolia var. lanceolata CraibJambosa diospyrifolia (Wall. ex Duthie) C. E. C. Fisch.

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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