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Syzygium tierneyanum (F. Muell.) T.G. Hartley & L.M. Perry
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eugenia tierneyanum F. Muell. |
| Common Name: | Bamaga Satinash, River Cherry |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Tree (Medium (16m-30m), Small (6m-15m)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia, New Guinea, Solomon Islands |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A small sized tree usually grows 8-15 m tall, some older trees can reach to 25 m tall. |
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| Trunk | Cylindrical bole measures up to 65 cm in diameter, occasionally to 150 cm with buttresses. Bark is brown, grey or red, rough and slightly peeling. |
| Foliage | Leaves are simple and arranged in opposite pairs, ovate to ovate-lanceolate, measuring 8.5-19 cm long and 3-7 cm wide. The main vein is prominent, while the side veins are less visible. Intramarginal vein is present. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters, bisexual, white or creamy-white, more than 10 mm in diameter, with numerous stamens. |
| Fruit | The fruit is a drupe, red or white in color, globular, about 20 mm in diameter with one seed. |
| Habitat | In rain forests or gallery forests along rivers and watercourses, up to 450 m altitude. |
| Etymology | The genus name "Syzygium" is derived from the Greek word "syzygos" which means joined, referring to the paired leaves. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Fruits |
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| Landscape Uses | General, Riverine, Shade Providing Tree / Palm |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White |
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| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Few (1-5) |
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Others
| Master ID | 32723 |
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| Species ID | 7135 |
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