Syzygium cumini
Syzygium cumini
Syzygium cumini (pronunciation: /sɪˈzɪdʒiəm kjuːˈmiːni/), also known as jambolan, java plum, black plum or Indian blackberry, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. Native to the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia, it is now widely cultivated in tropical regions worldwide.
Etymology
The genus name Syzygium comes from the Greek words 'syzygos' (σύζυγος), meaning 'joined', referring to the paired leaves of many species in this genus. The species name cumini is derived from the Sanskrit word 'jambu', which refers to this plant.
Description
Syzygium cumini is a large evergreen tree that grows up to 30 m tall. The leaves are glossy, elliptic, and opposite. The flowers are fragrant and white, and the fruit is oblong, purple, and contains a single seed.
Uses
The fruit of Syzygium cumini is edible and has a sweet, mildly sour flavor. It is often used in desserts, juices, and wines. The bark, leaves, and seeds are used in traditional medicine for their antidiabetic, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
Related Terms
- Myrtaceae: The family to which Syzygium cumini belongs.
- Indian Subcontinent: The region where Syzygium cumini is native.
- Southeast Asia: Another region where Syzygium cumini is native.
- Australia: Another region where Syzygium cumini is native.
- Antioxidant: A substance that inhibits oxidation, a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals, thereby leading to chain reactions that may damage the cells of organisms.
- Antimicrobial: An agent that kills microorganisms or stops their growth.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Syzygium cumini
- Wikipedia's article - Syzygium cumini
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