Syzygium jambos L. Alston
Rose Apple
Evergreen small tree to 5-15 m tall leaves lanceolate, 10-20 cm long, 2-4 cm wide, pointed, base cuneate flowers in small terminal cluster, white or greenish white fruit drupe,  like the guava, fragrans, containing 1-2 seeds
Ornamental plant. the fruit rich in vitamin C. the wood is dense and according is used as a source of charcoal. some parts of the tree are used in regional traditional medicine. essential oils in the leaves are extracted by distillation and used in the perfume industry.
Eugenia jambos, Jambosa jambos
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