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Syzygium fibrosum (F.M.Bailey) T.G.Hartley & L.M.Perry
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eugenia fibrosa F.M.Bailey |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | New Guinea, northern Australia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small sized tree up to 10 m in height. |
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| Foliage | The opposite leaves are simple, ovate-elliptical, measuring 6-11 cm long and 3-6 cm wide. Upperside of the leaf (adaxial surface) is dark-green and the underside (abaxial surface) is paler. The midrib is prominent while the lateral veins are not obvious. Young flushes are pink or red in colour. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters. The individual blossom is small with numerous, prominent, creamy-yellow stamens. |
| Fruit | Fruits are globose to depressed globose, with four persistent calyx lobes at the bottom. Fruits are about 1-2 cm in diameter, turning to pink or bright red when ripe. |
| Habitat | An understory tree in forest, up to 450 m altitude. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable): Fruits can be used to make jams and drinks. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Bird-Attracting (Fruits) |
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| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Pink, Red |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Red, Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 30454 |
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| Species ID | 4763 |
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