Syzygium cumini

• Botanical Name : Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels
• Synonyms : Eugenia jambolana Lam.
• Common Name : Jambu, Java Plum, Jamun, Black Plum, Java Apple
• Plant Family : Myrtaceae
• Plant Form : Tree
• Occurrence (Sectors) : 1, 2, 4, 17, 22, 27, 29, 30
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Gujarat Forestry Research Foundation, Indroda Park, Ayurvedic Udyan, Van Chetana Kendra, Infocity, Basan, Aranya Van

About Syzygium cumini Plant :

• Habit : A big tree with white exfoliate bark.
• Leaves : Opposite, gland-dotted, coriaceous, oval or elliptic-oblong, acute intramarginal nerve present, extipulate.
• Inflorescence : Panicled cymes
• Flowers :
  • White, fragrant.
  • Calyx limb cup-shaped, teeth 4.
  • Petals 4, forming a calyptra, deciduous.
  • Stamens indefinite, many seriate, filaments filiform, anthers versatile.
  • Ovary inferior, 2-celled, ovules many, style filiform.
• Fruit : A juicy, purple berry with calyx remains at the apex, 1-seeded.
• Flowering and Fruiting Time : February - April
• Significance :
  • Cultivated mainly for its edible fruits.
  • The seed powder is used in diabetes with good results.
  • Wood is used for agricultural implements, pots, carts, boats etc.