Makiang fruits
Makiang is a medium sized tree which produces abundant edible fruits with a sour astringent taste.
Names
Scientific
Syzygium nervosum
Synonym
Cleistocalyx nervosum
Cleistocalyx operculatus
English
Makiang
Taxonomy
Order
Myrtales
Family
Myrtaceae
Genus
Syzygium
Species
Syzygium nervosum (Makiang)
Basic information and facts
Origin:
tropical Asia and Australia.
Distribution:
Southeast Asia between north of Australia and south of China.
Plant:
Makiang is a medium-sized tree of about 10 meters in height.
Leaves:
Elliptical leaves, about 7–9 cm in length.
Fruits:
Ovoid fruits, about 7 to 12 mm diameter. Fruits start green and turn purplish when ripening.
Climate and weather:
Tropical
Height:
Tree is about 10 m high.
Harvesting:
Fruits drop on the ground when ripe and can be collected by placing a net under the tree. Fruits ripen an keep dropping over a period of few weeks.
Uses:
Fruits can be eaten fresh but are sour and slightly astringent. Fruits are boiled in water to make a juice. Often sugar or honey is added.
Crop categories
Fruits
Minor crops
Subtropical crops
Tropical crops
Pictures
Makiang fruits