Syzigium cumini (in English)

 മലയാളത്തിൽ വായിക്കാൻ

JAMUN

Scientific Name: Syzigium cumini

Synonyms:Syzigium fruticosum

Family: Myrtaceae

Local Names: ഞാവൽ, ഞാറ (Malayalam)

Habit: Medium sized evergreen tree

Habitat: Evergreen to Dry deciduous forests and also cultivated for its fruits. 

Ecological Importance: 

• Jamun is the larval host plant for many butterflies including Large Oak Blue,  Centuare Oak Blue, Long Banded Silverline etc.
• It provides fleshy fruits to birds and animals during rainy season. 

Economic Importance: 

    Fruits are edible and is used to make pickles, jam and vinegar.

    Seeds, leaves and bark are anti-diabetic

    Leaves used as fodder.

  

Inflorescence

fruits

As per Indian Astrology, Jamun is the Star tree of the birth star Rohini 

(List of Star Trees)

Kerala Forest & Wildlife Department

 Research Unit, Peermade