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Syzygium jambos
Jambos
| Family |
| Myrtaceae |
| Genus |
| Syzygium |
| Species |
| jambos |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Height |
| 6 - 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Best grown in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil. Flourishes in tropical and near tropical climates only. Succeeds in dry areas, but fruits best in more humid regions. |
| Habitat |
| Open places, generally around villages at elevations of 600 - 1,400 in Nepal. Most commonly found in moister habitats such as stream banks. It is becoming more frequent at higher elevations as rainfall levels rise. |
| Flower Description |
| Showy. |
| Colour Description |
| Flowers are white to cream. Foliage is dark green. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Suan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand. |
| Propagation |
| By seed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Seeds are poisonous. |
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