Syzygium mauritsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Govaerts
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Myrtaceae : 400 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810828
Common Names
- Syzygium mauritsii
- Maurits' Syzygium
- Maurits' Water Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syzygium mauritsii (also called Mauritsii, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub with white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygium mauritsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syzygium mauritsii has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syzygium mauritsii is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Syzygium mauritsii
Syzygium mauritsii is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Syzygium mauritsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygium mauritsii?
Syzygium mauritsii
What is the natural habitat of Syzygium mauritsii?
It is native to India and Sri Lanka.
What is the flowering season of Syzygium mauritsii?
It flowers in the summer months.
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-349071: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.