Synonyms: 

Eugenia jambos

Jambosa jambos

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Myrtales

Family: Myrtaceae

Native: India and Southeast Asia.

Common Names

English – Rose Apple

Malayalam – പനിനീർ ചാമ്പ

Description:

Syzygium jambos, commonly known as rose apple, is a tropical fruit tree with sweet-smelling, bell-shaped flowers and crisp, juicy, rose-scented fruit.

Habitat:

Tropical evergreen tree.

Distribution:

Tropical Asia.

Uses:

Syzygium jambos is used for its delicious fruit and its leaves are often used in traditional medicine for various health purposes.