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FLACOURTIA JANGOMAS - COFFEE PLUM.
Synonym: flacourtia cataphracta.Common name: coffee plum, paniala, puneala, Chinese plum, Indian plum, kerkup besar, paneala, jaggam, prunier malgache, rukam, babydruif, babykers. Family: flacourtiaceae. A low branched tropical tree growing up to no more than 35 feet. Coffee plum has sharp spines on the trunk; the leaves are long pointed, thin and glossy. The fragrant flowers are male and female; they are on separate trees. The fruits, containing 7-12 hard seeds, are round, dark red to nearly black. The taste varies from acid to sweet; it can be eaten out of hand or made into juice or marmalade. Medicinal applications: the fruits and leaves are used against diarrhea. Dried leaves are used for bronchitis. Roots against toothache. Hardiness: USDA zone 9A - 11. Propagation: seeds. Culture: full sun, rich well drained soil. Plant in frost free locations. Although it can endure brief drops in temperature to 25° F. |
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