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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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50 years
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12 meters
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Myrtaceae
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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.
This tree heals the planet
Every single day, Wax Apple gives back
☁️ CO₂ Absorbed
20 kg/yr
≈ 100 km of car emissions offset annually
💨 Oxygen Released
15 kg/yr
💧 Water Conserved
3,400 L/yr
30
Age
12.0m
Height
50yr
Lifespan
Sapling
Stage
📋 Details
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Family
Myrtaceae
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Native Status
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City
Munroe, Kollam
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Location
Private Property
🩺 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.
