Java plum

Syzygium cumini

Also known as Eugenia cumini (Synonym), Eugenia jambolana (Synonym), Syzygium jambolana (Synonym), Jambolan (English), Jambolan plum (English), Jambul (English), Jamun (English), Jambolán (Spanish), Jamblon (French), Jamelonier (French), Jambolanapflaume (German), Jambulbaum (German), Wachsjambuse (German)

A tropical tree, also called jamun, producing small purple-black fruit with astringent, sweet-tart flavor.

Species

Syzygium cumini

Family

Myrtaceae

Climate requirements

Grows in hot, humid tropical and subtropical climates.

Temperature range

20-32°C (absolute 12-48°C)

Rainfall range

1500-6000mm (absolute 800-9900mm)

Altitude range

2000m

Soil types

Adaptable to a wide range of soils

Soil pH

5.5-7 (absolute 4.5-8)

Value chain

Products from this Crop

Fresh Java plum

Fresh java plum, sourced from farms across Kenya and sold by the kilogram. See the Knowledge Platform entry for growing details.