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
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
