Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cagayanense
ID:
319045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 79: 380 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318377



Common Names

  • Cagayanense Waterberry
  • Cagayanense Syzygium
  • Cagayanense Water Apple


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Description

Syzygium cagayanense (also called 'Cagayan 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 the Philippines. It grows in lowland rainforests and coastal forests.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygium cagayanense 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 cagayanense is a white or cream-colored, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and leaves that are oval-shaped with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygium cagayanense 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 cagayanense

Syzygium cagayanense is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Cagayan Valley.

Syzygium cagayanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syzygium cagayanense?

Syzygium cagayanense

What is the common name of Syzygium cagayanense?

Mountain Satinash

What is the natural habitat of Syzygium cagayanense?

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,

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