Medicinal
Ayurveda
Kath Jamun Tree
Syzygium cumini
The Kath Jamun Tree is a wilder, harder-wood variant of the common Jamun, bearing smaller, astringent fruits.
Quick Facts
Height: 10–20 m m
Blooms: March–April
Dark grey bark, glossy green leaves, small purple-black fruits
20–40°C
Visit Information
Location
Forest edges, farmlands
Best Viewing Time
Evergreen
Habitat & Care
Natural Habitat
Tropical moist deciduous forests
Lifespan
Long-lived
Temperature Range
Warm and humid
Significance
Medicinal Uses
Timber, medicinal fruits
Cultural Significance
Harder wood than cultivated Jamun
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Did You Know?
Fruits have stronger astringency
Wood used for construction
Valued in rural medicine
Grows in drier areas too
Plan Your Visit
Come and see this amazing plant species in person at Patna Zoo