Naineri

Naineri (Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC.) one of the native trees in Kodagu which grows up to 10 m tall. It is a medium sized evergreen tree. Flowers and fruits are small and white in colour,the tree is usually found along the water resources.

Kodava

Naineri

Kannada

Meenangi, Kunnerale

Botanical Name

Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC.

Family

MYRTACEAE

Flowering starts

June

Fruiting ends

July

Uses

The fruits are sweet and aromatic, and are edible. The species also yields a good quality timber useful in small wooden works.