Distribution

Syzygium aromaticum is found in:

Brazil
India
Indonesia
Jamaica
Philippines
Sumatra
the West Indies
Zanzibar
other tropical countries

Habitat

The plant grows well in rich, loamy soil with high humus content. It also grows well near the sea in open sandy loam and laterite soil, and at altitudes from sea level to 600m.

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Glossary

Carminative

From the Latin carminare - to cleanse. A soothing medicament that acts by relieving stomach and intestinal pain.

Hypanthium

Floral structure in which the sepals, petals and stamens are fused together.

Laterite

Soil rich in iron and aluminium and formed in hot and wet tropical areas.