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Syzygium cumini

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Syzygium cumini, also known as Malabar plum, Java plum, black plum, jamun, jaman, jambul, jambolan or Indian blackberry, is an evergreen tropical tree in the flowering plant family Myrtaceae, and favored for its fruit, timber, and ornamental value. It is native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It can reach heights of up to 30 m (100 ft) and can live more than 100 years. A rapidly growing plant, it is considered an invasive species in many world regions.

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusSyzygium
NativeIndian Subcontinent
LifespanPerennial; long-lived (commonly 50–100+ years)

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Syzygium cumini.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusSyzygium
SpeciesS. cumini
Binomial NameSyzygium cumini
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameJambul
Life FormTree
Growth HabitTree

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusSyzygium

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.