Syzygium bordenii
(Merr.) Merr.
Malruhat-puti
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Description
A medium sized tree. There are many twigs which are light grey, rigid and round. The leaves are oblong, with a blunt point and shiny smooth on top. They are light grey green underneath. The flower arrangement is mostly at the ends of branches and has a dense cluster of flowers. The flowers are white. The fruit is round and has an outer case of sepals which remain on the fruit. They are hard and greenish.
Edible Uses
The fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fleshy layer around the seeds is eaten raw.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found in well drained forests at low and medium altitudes from northern Luzon to Tawi-tawi in the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Synonyms
Also Known As
Apalang, Panglumbuyan
References (1)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 507
