| Binomial |
Syzigium cumini (L.) Skeels
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| Family |
Myrtaceae
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| Tamil Name |
Naaval Maram (நாவல் மரம்)
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| Tree |
Large evergreen tree, with a huge canopy.
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| Bark |
Pale brown, flaky and rough especially on lower trunk.
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| Flowers |
In dense clusters, faintly fragrant, petals small, falling early, stamens numerous, long.
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| Fruits |
Round or oblong, edible, Purplish black when ripe, with sweet or tart.
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| Flowering Period |
March to April
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| Fruiting Period |
June to July
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| Pollinators |
Bees
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| Country of origin |
India and Indonesia |
| About the tree |
Its fruit (Jamun) can be eaten raw or made into jams, jellies, puddings etc. Certain properties of jamun have an anti-carcinogenic effect on organs. Jamun is rich in vitamins A & C which detoxifies our body and is also used to treat digestive disorders like diarrhoea, dysentery, vomiting and irritable bowel syndrome. A coffee-like beverage is made from the dried and ground up seeds. The seeds are used to reduce blood sugar levels. The bark is used as a gargle to strengthen gums, treat mouth ulcers etc.
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| Location on campus |
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