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Wax Apple
Syzygium samarangense
"Neredam"
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Age
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🌱 Story of Wax Apple
Syzygium samarangense, locally known as Neredam in Tamil, is a medium‑sized evergreen tree growing up to about 12 m tall, with a short, crooked trunk and wide, irregular canopy. It thrives in warm, humid, tropical lowlands and prefers moist, well‑drained soils, often planted near water sources or along drives and gardens for its shade and ornamental value.
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Tree Details
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Pet Name
Neredam
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Family
Myrtaceae
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Native Status
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City / Area
Munroe, Kollam
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Location Category
Private Property
Measurements
12.0
Approx Height (m)
50
Approx Lifespan (yrs)
30
Approx Age
Sapling
Growth Stage
This tree helps the planet every day
Here’s what Wax Apple gives back
CO₂ Absorbed per year
20 kg
Equivalent to removing 100 km of car emissions annually.
Oxygen Released
15 kg
Water Conserved
3,400 L
🩺 Medicinal Properties
Various parts of Syzygium samarangense are reported to have antioxidant, anti‑inflammatory, antimicrobial, hypoglycemic, and anti‑diarrheal properties. Extracts from leaves, fruit, and other plant parts show beneficial effects in traditional use for fever, diarrhoea, and infections, and may support immune and metabolic health.
🔥 What makes Wax Apple Special
Syzygium samarangense is valued for its edible, bell‑shaped fruit (wax apple), attractive glossy foliage, and ability to provide light shade and greenery in tropical residential and urban landscapes while contributing to local biodiversity.
Where it grows
8.995831 N
76.616774 E
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May 02, 2026
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