Kattuchampa / Mundagam Waterberry
Syzygium mundagam
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Tamil Nadu, Kerala
- Flowering
- February-October
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Myrtaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Myrtaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- Kattuchampa, Mundagam, മുണ്ടകം
About Kattuchampa
Mundagam Waterberry (Syzygium mundagam) 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 February-October. Its conservation status has been assessed as Vulnerable (VU).
Myrtaceae
Myrtle/Eucalyptus family
Kattuchampa belongs to the Myrtaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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