Myrtaceae FAMILY
Syzygium megacarpum
Syzygium megacarpum
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Syzygium megacarpum is an evergreen tree growing up to 20 metres tall. The fruit is probably edible - see notes on edible uses below.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeE. Asia - China, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand.
HabitatMoist low forests, riversides; at elevations from 300 - 1,200 metres in China[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. ].