Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry

Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry. Syzygium malaccense is a species of flowering tree native to tropical Asia and Australia. It was cultivated from prehistoric times by the Austronesian peoples and introduced deliberately to remote Oceania as canoe plants. In modern times, it has been introduced throughout the tropics, including the Caribbean. The ripe fruit is edible but with little flavor.