Syzygium nervosum
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. nervosum
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| Syzygium nervosum | |
Syzygium nervosum is a species of tree native to tropical Asia and Australia, extending as far north as Guangdong and Guangxi in China and as far south as the Northern Territory of Australia.[2] It was previously known as Cleistocalyx operculatus and also known as C. nervosum (DC.) Kosterm., and Eugenia operculata Roxb., 1832. It is a medium-sized tree of about 10 meters in height with pale brown bark and dull green leaves.
Description
[edit]The leaves of S. nervosum are elliptical, obovate and glaborous, measuring 7–9 cm in length.
Flowers cluster as greenish white trichomatous panicles. The blossoms have 4 petals.
The 7–12 mm diameter fruits are ovoid with a concave tip and a wrinkled texture. The fruits turn purplish upon ripening.
Uses
[edit]The leaves and buds of S. nervosum are harvested, dried, and brewed as an herbal tea in Vietnam known as "nước vối" with stomachic properties.[3]
Gallery
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Ripe fruit in Nepal -
Fruit in Panchkhal Valley, Nepal -
Bark close-up -
Flower in May
References
[edit]- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group (2018). "Syzygium nervosum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T130887438A130907831. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T130887438A130907831.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "Syzygium nervosum". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Nguyen, Duong Van. Medicinal Plants of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. Santa Monica, CA: Mekong Printing, 1993.