Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aromaticum
ID:
318935

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts , n.s., 18: 196 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318267

Common Names

  • Aromaticum Satinwood
  • Aromaticum Water Apple
  • Aromaticum Java Apple

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Synonyms

  • Eugenia aromatica Baill. [illegitimate]

Description

Syzygium aromaticum (also called Clove, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is an evergreen tree, usually 5-10 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm in diameter. It is native to Indonesia, India, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical rainforest and dry deciduous forest.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygium aromaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syzygium aromaticum is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygium aromaticum is an evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15m. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, it is a relatively low-maintenance plant.

Where to Find Syzygium aromaticum

Syzygium aromaticum is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Syzygium aromaticum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Syzygium aromaticum?

Syzygium aromaticum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

How often should Syzygium aromaticum be watered?

Syzygium aromaticum should be watered regularly, but not too often.

What is the best way to propagate Syzygium aromaticum?

The best way to propagate Syzygium aromaticum is by stem cuttings or division.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-199236: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Lily May Perry (1895-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Perry' in the authors string.