Family: Myrtaceae
Synonym: Myrtus malaccensis (L.) Spreng.
Vernacular name: Chuvannachamba, Pananeerjamba, Pomerac
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Moist, coastal areas and cultivted
Distribution: Native of Malaysia, cultivated in other parts of Tropical Asia
Flowering and Fruiting: February-June
Key identification features: Small to medium-sized, evergreen tree with Opposite leaves are oblong to elliptic. Reddish pink, pom-pom shaped flowers. Fleshy, ellipsoid fruits known as berries are typically dark red with white or pink streaks, but can also be whitish or yellowish. Each fruit contains 1 round, brown seed.
Uses: A
decoction of the bark is used against vaginal infection, while the root is used
to treat itching. The root is also effective against dysentery and as a
diuretic. The plant is also used as a remedy for diabetes and constipation.
The fruits are consumed raw or cooked.
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