Myrtaceae

Gulamchat

Common Name English :Black plumHindi :JamunManipuri :Gulamchat Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Syzygium Species :cuminiiĀ  (Linn.) Skeel.Habit :Medium sized TreeParts Used :Bark, Fruit, Leaf & SeedMode of Preparation :Tender leaves for fresh consumption. Bark boiled for extract. Seeds dried and ground into powder. Bark crushed and boiled in water for extract. Fruit are eaten.Mode …

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Heinouman

Common Name English :Hindi :Manipuri :Heinouman Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Syzigium Species :fruticosumĀ  DC.Habit :Under shrubParts Used :Fruit, LeafMode of Preparation :Ripe fruit are edible. Leaves crushed for decoction.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :No report are availableAilment Treated:Decoction of leaves are used in skin problems and diabetes.Source:Wild/Cultivated.

Long pan

Common Name English :CloveHindi :LaungManipuri :Long pan Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Eugenia Species :caryophyllataĀ  Hook.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Stem, FlowerMode of Preparation :Dried un-open floral buds are known as clove. Clove is used as a spice. Dried floral bud powder along with little sugar candy for paste.Mode of use :Local Application and freshIngredients …

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Pungdon

Common Name English :GuavaHindi :AmarutManipuri :Pungdon Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Psidium Species :guajavaĀ  Linn.Habit :Small treeParts Used :Fruit and LeafMode of Preparation :Young leaves crushed with little common salt for consumption. Leaves and bark crushed for decoction. Fruits crushed for consumption.Mode of use :Decoction and FreshIngredients :Fruit is one of the richest source …

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Seleima/Sileibi

Common Name English :Rose appleHindi :JamunManipuri :Seleima/Sileibi Scientific Name Group :Angiosperm (Dicotyledon)Family :MyrtaceaeGenus :Syzgium Species :jambosĀ  Alston.Habit :Handsome treeParts Used :Bark, FruitMode of Preparation :Fruits eaten and also used for making candid fruits, jellies and souses.Mode of use :FreshIngredients :Fruits contains vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, vitamin C, folic acid, aspartic acid, calcium and …

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