Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buxifolium
ID:
319039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 187 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318371

Common Names

  • Buxifolium Waterberry
  • Buxifolium Syzygium
  • Buxifolium Water Apple

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Synonyms

  • Syzygium buxifolium buxifolium [unknown]

Description

Syzygium buxifolium (also called 'Buxifolium Satinash', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense crown and a greyish-brown bark. It is native to New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, and the Bismarck Archipelago. It grows in lowland rainforests and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygium buxifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syzygium buxifolium is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygium buxifolium is a tropical evergreen tree that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Syzygium buxifolium

Syzygium buxifolium is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Syzygium buxifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syzygium buxifolium?

Syzygium buxifolium

What is the common name of Syzygium buxifolium?

Mountain Satinash

What is the natural habitat of Syzygium buxifolium?

Tropical rainforests

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-199335: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.