Syzygium cordatilimbum
(Merr.) Merr.
Kara
gbif· cc0
Conveyor Belt
gbif· cc0
Ingrid P. Lin
gbif· cc-by
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A medium sized tree without hairs. The branches and small branches are brownish and usually smooth. The leaves are opposite and without leaf stalks. They are oblong and like leather. The leaf veins are about 20 and distinct. They are spreading and slightly curved. The flower cluster is at the end of branches and with many flowers. The flowers are purple and all have distinct stalk like structures. The fruit are scarlet red or purple.
Edible Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are eaten raw.
This uses section is brief — help expand it
Distribution
A tropical plant. They are found throughout the Philippines.
Where It Grows
Asia, Pacific, Philippines, SE Asia,
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Monsalud, M.R., Tongacan, A.L., Lopez, F.R., & Lagrimas, M.Q., 1966, Edible Wild Plants in Philippine Forests. Philippine Journal of Science. p 506
- PROSEA No. 2
