Syzygium racemosum
(Blume) DC.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium racemosum, the wax jambu, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and Borneo. A tree reaching 37 m (120 ft), it is occasionally harvested for its timber, and a black dye can be made from its bark.
Description
A tree. It grows over 30 m tall. The flowers are cream to white. The fruit are 2 cm across.
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Edible Uses
We have no specific information on edibility for the fruit of this species, but the fruits of many members of this genus are edible. The globose fruit is up to 2cm in diameter.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 200 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Cultivation
Plants can be grown from seed.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe.
Other Uses
A black dye is obtained from the bark. The wood is sometimes used for building purposes. We do not have any more specific information for the wood of this species, but the various species of Syzygium tend to have somewhat similar timber. The general description of syzygium timber is as follows:- The heartwood is a golden brown, greyish brown or brown, with pink or purplish glints; it is not clearly demarcated from the 1 - 4cm wide band of sapwood. The texture is fine; the grain slightly interlocked, sometimes wavy or irregular; there are resin deposits. The wood is heavy; moderately hard; somewhat durable, being moderately resistant to fungi and termites, but susceptible to dry wood borers. It seasons slowly, with a high risk of checking and distortion; once dry it is moderately stable in service. It works well with ordinary tools, nailing and screwing are good so long as the wood is pre-bored; gluing is correct. The wood is used for musical instruments, tool handles, furniture components, ship building, heavy carpentry, flooring, joinery etc.
Synonyms
References (1)
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (As Syzygium cerasiforme)
