Syzygium myrtifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Walp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 2: 178 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810366
Common Names
- Syzygium myrtifolium
- Myrtifolium Syzygium
- Myrtifolium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syzygium myrtifolium (also called 'Myrtle Leaf Plum' and 'Myrtle Apple', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has white flowers and grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygium myrtifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syzygium myrtifolium is white with yellow centers and tubular in shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syzygium myrtifolium is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Syzygium myrtifolium
Syzygium myrtifolium is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Syzygium myrtifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygium myrtifolium?
Syzygium myrtifolium
What is the common name of Syzygium myrtifolium?
Myrtle-leaved Syzygium
What is the natural habitat of Syzygium myrtifolium?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-348617: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.