Syzygium racemosum
# Syzygium racemosum

Syzygium racemosum, the wax jambu, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands, and Borneo. A tree reaching 37 m (120 ft), it is occasionally harvested for its timber, and a black dye can be made from its bark.

## Subtaxa

The following subspecies are accepted:

* Syzygium racemosum subsp. calcimontanum (P.S.Ashton) P.S.Ashton – Sarawak
* Syzygium racemosum subsp. racemosum – Thailand, Malaya, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Borneo
