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Wax apple

Local Name	:	Wax apple
Botanical Name	:	Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f.) Alston
Common Name	:	Wax apple
Family	:	Myrtaceae
Distribution	:	It is native to India and is found in various parts of the country, especially in the southern and western regions. In Odisha, it can be found in suitable tropical and subtropical habitats. It has been introduced to and cultivated in many tropical an
Habit	:	Tree
Short Description	:	It is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia. It bears aromatic, bell-shaped fruits that are crisp and juicy, often eaten fresh or used in preserves.

Descriptions

It is an evergreen tree. It has a dense, spreading canopy with glossy, dark green, elliptical leaves arranged oppositely. The tree produces bell-shaped, white to pale pink flowers with numerous stamens. The fruit is a waxy, bell-shaped berry that can range from white to light red, and has a crisp, juicy texture.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

October - February

Use(s)

The fruit is believed to have cooling properties and is sometimes used to alleviate fever and thirst.