Synonyms: 

Myrtus cumini L.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: Indian subcontinent.

Common Names

English – Jaman

Malayalam – ഞാവൽ

Description:

Syzygium cumini is a tree that produces small, dark purple berries known as Java plums, which have a sweet and tangy flavor.

Habitat:

Most tropical and subtropical forest habitats in India

Distribution:

Tropical eastern Africa, China, India, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Uses:

Syzygium cumini fruits are often eaten fresh, used to make jams, or brewed into teas for their medicinal properties.