literally meaning "The Garden of Heaven"

Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels ]Syn: Eugenia jambolana Lam.; Syxygium jambolanum (Lam.) DC. ]

Vernacular Name: Jamu (O); Kalajam (Beng.); Jaman (H); Black Plum (E).

Large glabrous tree; bark grey-brown. Leaves oblong or elliptic-oblong, mostly, acute or acuminate, shining, secondary nerves numerous. Flowers white or whitish-yellow, sessile, mostly in 3- chotomous panicles. Berry ellipsoid or oblong and shape, black, shining and juicy when fully ripe.
 
Planted as avenue tree and in gardens; wild along streams in forests.
 
Flowering : April - May
Fruiting : July - August
Champa