Eugenia malaccensis

Read about Eugenia malaccensis in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Eugenia malaccensis, Linn. (K. macrophylla, Lam., not Berg. Jambosa malaccensis, DC.). Large-fruited Rose Apple. Jambos. Glabrous tree: Lvs. oblong to elliptic, acute, 5-10 in. long, 2-4 in. wide: fls. purple: fr. fragrant, red, obovoid, about 2 in. diam., with apple- like flavor. Polynesia.—More tender than E. Jambos, but the foliage more luxuriant and the Its. larger. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.