Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mananquil
ID:
319633

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 79: 402 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000318965



Common Names

  • Mananquil Syzygium
  • Mananquil Eugenia
  • Mananquil Myrtus


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Synonyms

  • Eugenia livida Elmer [illegitimate]

Description

Syzygium mananquil (also called Mananquil Satinash, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Philippines. It has a dense, spreading crown and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are glossy and dark green, and its flowers are white. It is found in open forest and woodland in the Philippines.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygium mananquil is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syzygium mananquil is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedling is small and has a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygium mananquil is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 20 m in height. It is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to larger pots when they reach a height of 15-20 cm.

Where to Find Syzygium mananquil

Syzygium mananquil is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Syzygium mananquil FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syzygium mananquil?

Syzygium mananquil

What is the common name of Syzygium mananquil?

Mananquil Water Gum

Where is Syzygium mananquil native to?

Philippines

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-199887: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.