Syzygium jambos

Syzygium jambos

Know our Plant

Systematic Classification:

Division   : Angiospermae
Class      : Dicotyledons
Order      : Myrtales
Family     : Myrtaceae
Genus      : Syzygium 
Species    : jambos

Common Name:

Champa, Panineerchampa, Malakkachampa

General Information:

Syzygium jambos is an evergreen Tree growing to 8 m (26ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a medium rate. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects. The plant is self-fertile. The bole can be 50cm in diameter, often branching from low down. A multipurpose tree that has been cultivated for around 2,500 years. It provides food, medicines and a range of commodities for the local population. An attractive tree with showy cream-coloured flowers and dark-green foliage, it is often grown as an ornamental and hedge plant in tropical gardens. It is also sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit.

Economic Importance:

  • Several parts of the tree are used medicinally as a tonic or a diuretic.
  • The bark contains 7% tannin on a dry weight basis and is used by local villagers for tanning and dyeing purposes. The bark also yields a brown dye.