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Maria's Conservancy Corner: Syzgium cordatum; Water berry or Waterbessie

25/9/2015

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This is an attractive, medium to large evergreen tree, usually found near streams, along forest margins and in swampy areas. The almost round leaves are bluish green on top and paler green below. Fragrant, nectar-rich, white to pinkish flowers flower from Aug to Nov, attracting a host of bees, butterflies, birds and insects to the garden. The edible, red to deep purple, berry-like fruit attract fruit eating birds, as well as being used medicinally .The slightly acid fleshy fruit is eaten by children, monkeys, bush babies and birds. The powdered bark is used as fish poison. 

In central Africa the tree is known as a remedy for stomach ache and diarrhoea.  It is also used to treat respiratory ailments and tuberculosis. Plant the tree well away from buildings and paved areas as the strong root system may cause some damage. The timber from the Waterberry is hard and durable, especially in water and is used to make boats as well as good quality furniture and building material such as beams.
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