Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Alston
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 115 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318809
Common Names
- Syzygium jainii
- Syzygium jambolanum
- Syzygium jambos
Synonyms
- Jambosa vulgaris DC. [illegitimate]
- Eugenia malaccensis Blanco [illegitimate]
- Eugenia malaccensis Lour. [illegitimate]
- Syzygium jambos jambos [unknown]
Description
Syzygium jambos (also called Jambos Satinash, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15m in height. It is native to the rainforests of eastern Australia, and is found in moist habitats, such as along creeks and gullies.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygium jambos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a shade tree and for its edible fruits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syzygium jambos is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syzygium jambos is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings.
Where to Find Syzygium jambos
Syzygium jambos is native to India, and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also cultivated in gardens and parks.
Syzygium jambos FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygium jambos?
Syzygium jambos
What is the common name of Syzygium jambos?
Jambos Satinash
What is the natural habitat of Syzygium jambos?
Tropical rainforest
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,