Myrtaceae · Syzygium

Deva Nerale / Madle

Syzygium laetum

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala & more
Flowering
December-July

Plant Details

Scientific name
Syzygium laetum
Genus
Syzygium
Family
Myrtaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India
Found in India
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
December-July
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Kannada
ದೇವ ನೇರಳೆ Deva Nerale
Malayalam
കൊള്ളിഞാവൽ Kollinjaaval, കൊള്ളിഞാവൽ, കൊല്ലിഞാവൽ
Marathi
देव जांभूळ Dev Jambhul

About Deva Nerale

Madle (Syzygium laetum) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family (Myrtle/Eucalyptus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-July.

Illustration representing the Myrtaceae family
Botanical family

Myrtaceae

Myrtle/Eucalyptus family

Deva Nerale belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

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