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Interim profile, incomplete information Taxonomic name: Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston Synonyms: Eugenia jambos L., Jambosa jambos (L.) Millsp. Common names: iouen wai, kavika ni India, kavika ni vavalangi, Malabar plum, rose-apple Organism type: tree Syzygium jambos is indigenous to the Malay Archipelago and has been introduced to Southern Africa, Australia and a number of Pacific islands including Micronesia, Hawaii, American Samoa and Pitcairn, where it has become an invasive species, threatening native flora. Description Syzygium jambos is a tree growing to a height of 30-40 ft (9-12 m). Its crown is rounded, the leaves are dark green and glossy and the fluffy, the flowers are greenish white and borne in large rounded clusters. The fruit is creamy pink to yellow and has the taste of rose water. Occurs in: natural forests, planted forests Uses Syzygium jambos is a tree growing to a height of 30-40 ft (9-12m). Its crown is rounded, the leaves are dark green and glossy and the fluffy, the flowers are greenish white and borne in large rounded clusters. The fruit is creamy pink to yellow and has the taste of rose water. Geographical range Native range: Indigenous to the Malay Archipelago. Reviewed by: Interim profile, not reviewed Compiled by: IUCN/SSC Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG) To contribute information, please contact Shyama Pagad. Last Modified: Tuesday, 14 February 2006