Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jambos
ID:
319477

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-199743: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Arthur Hugh Garfit Alston (1902-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alston' in the authors string.