Syzygium duthieanum
(King) Masam.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium duthieanum is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is found in Malaysia and Singapore.
Description
A tree. It grows 10-13 m tall. The leaves are dark green. The fruit are light green.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indochina, Malaysia, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand,
Notes
In Singapore it is an endangered species.
Synonyms
Eugenia duthieana King
Also Known As
Biareh rimba, Kelat balak, Kelat puteh
References (4)
- Burkill, I.H., 1966, A Dictionary of the Economic Products of the Malay Peninsula. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Vol 1 (A-H) p 983 (As Eugenia duthieana)
- Martin, F.W. & Ruberte, R.M., 1979, Edible Leaves of the Tropics. Antillian College Press, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. p 207
- PROSEA 5(2) p 453
- Terra, G.J.A., 1973, Tropical Vegetables. Communication 54e Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam, p 46
