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bol Syzygium malaccense Family Myrtaceae updated Nov 10 Where seen? This tall tree with bright eye-piercing pink fluffy flowers is sometimes seen in old abandoned 'kampongs' or villages, such as the area near Chek Jawa, Pulau Ubin. A native tree, it was brought by early traders to India and Africa. Formerly known as Eugenia malaccense. Features: Tall tree (6-10m). Leaves are large, arranged opposite one another. Young leaves are pinkish. Flowers are large (6cm) and fluffy, in a bright almost painful shade of pink, in clusters on branches behind the leaves. Fruits are large (5-7.5cm), oblong to pear-shaped, with with brilliant crimson-pink patches. The flesh is white and juicy. Human uses: According to Burkill, the tasteless but juicy fruits are eaten raw or cooked and sometimes combined with tastier fruits to make a jam. the dried and powdered leaves are used to treat tongue ailments, and the bark used as a mouthwash to treat mouth diseases. The roots are used to treat itches. According to Wee, a cooling drink is also made of the seeds and fruits. |
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