Syzygium aqueum
Syzygium aqueum | |
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Rare (NCA)
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Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Syzygium |
Species: | S. aqueum
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Binomial name | |
Syzygium aqueum | |
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Syzygium aqueum is a species of brush cherry tree. Its common names include watery rose apple, water apple and bell fruit,[2] and jambu in Malay and several Indian languages.
The tree is cultivated for its wood and edible fruit. The fruit is a fleshy whitish-pinkish to yellowish-pinkish or red berry which is bell shaped, waxy and crisp.
Syzygium aqueum is native to tropical Asia and Queensland.[1] The tree requires heavy rainfalls and can survive in tropical habitats, up to 1600m from sea level.[3] In the Philippines, it is locally known as tambis and is often confused with macopa (Syzygium samarangense).[4]
The wood is hard and can be used to make tools. The bark of the tree is sometimes used in
The fruit has a very mild and slightly sweet taste similar to apples, and a crisp watery texture like the inside of a watermelon. It is a staple of Southeast Asian fruit stands, where it is inexpensive while in season. It does not bruise easily and may be preserved for months in a household refrigerator.
References
- ^ a b c "Syzygium aqueum". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
- ^ "Syzygium aqueum". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 26 January 2017.
- ^ [French, Bruce R. 1989. Food plants of Papua New Guinea : a compendium].
- ISBN 9780851996387.
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