''Syzygium aqueum'' is a species of brush cherry tree. Its common names include watery rose apple, water apple and bell fruit, and ''jambu'' in several Indian languages. The tree is cultivated for its wood and edible fruit. The fruit is a fleshy whitish-pinkish to yellowish-pinkish or red berry which is bell shaped, waxy and crisp. ''Syzygium aqueum'' is native to tropical Asia and Queensland. The tree requires heavy rainfalls and can survive in tropical habitats, up to 1600m from sea level. rench, Bruce R. 1989. ''Food plants of Papua New Guinea : a compendium. In the Philippines, it is locally known as ''tambis'' and is often confused with ''macopa'' (''

Syzygium samarangense ''Syzygium samarangense'' is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, native to an area that includes the Greater Sunda Islands, Malay Peninsula, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but introduced in prehistoric times to a wider a ...

''). The wood is hard and can be used to make tools. The bark of the tree is sometimes used in

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s. It is grown in orchards and gardens and parks as an

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. The leaves are edible and are sometimes used to wrap food. The fruit has a very mild and slightly sweet taste similar to apples, and a crisp watery texture like the inside of a watermelon. It is a staple of Southeast Asian fruit stands, where it is inexpensive while in season. It does not bruise easily and may be preserved for months in a household refrigerator.

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* * aqueum Trees of Malesia Trees of New Guinea Trees of Australia Flora of Queensland Myrtales of Australia Rare flora of Australia Fruits originating in Asia Taxa named by Nicolaas Laurens Burman {{Myrtaceae-stub