SPECIES


Local Name : Musiema
Scientific Name : Syzygum Guineense
Habit : Tree
Uses : It helps to cure stomach aches.
Morphology : It grows to a tall, huge tree, produces tinny purple seeds. The leaves are green oval shaped.
Life Cycle : It can stay to up to 50 years, flowers annually and seed setting.
Habitat : Moist stream bank and open forest
Distribution : kakamega forest near river banks
Estimated Population : 10 to 50
Average Altitude : 4000-5000 ft
Part Used : Bark