Syzygium pyrocarpum
(Greves) Merr. & L. M.Perry
Myrtaceae Edible: Fruit
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Description
A small tree. It grows 13 m tall. The trunk is 25 cm across. The bark is grey-brown and flaky. The fruit are produced on the trunks. The fruit are red.
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible but acidic.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are edible but acid.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In PNG it has been recorded on Manus Island.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Synonyms
Eugenia pyrocarpa GrevesEugenia xylantha GrevesSyzygium xylanthum (Greves) Merr. & L. M. Perry
Also Known As
Maiusa
References (1)
- Plants of Papua New Guinea LAE herbarium record
