Puccinia psidii. Uses Rich in vitamin C, the fruit can be eaten raw or cooked in various regional recipes. In South-East Asian countries, rose apple fruit is frequently served with spiced sugar. The wood is dense and accordingly is used as a source of charcoal. The tree is variously rich in tannins that are of some antimicrobial interest. Some parts of the tree are used in regional traditional medicine. References External links The Rose Apple USDA profile Invasive species Jambosier http://www.mpbd.info/plants/syzygium-jambos.php http://toptropicals.com/html/toptropicals/plant_wk/rose_apple.htm http://earthmedicineinstitute.com/more/library/medicinal-plants/syzygium-jambos/ http://www.neifm.org/arunachalPage/showdetails/PLANT_ID/2032 jambos Plants described in 1753 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Fruits originating in Asia