Syzygium taiwanicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.T.Chang & R.H.Miao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 4: 18 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319508
Common Names
- Water Quince
- Rose Quince
- Jambu Air
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syzygium taiwanicum (also called Taiwan Syzygium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Taiwan and is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygium taiwanicum is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syzygium taiwanicum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syzygium taiwanicum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Syzygium taiwanicum
Syzygium taiwanicum is native to Taiwan and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Syzygium taiwanicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygium taiwanicum?
Syzygium taiwanicum
What type of plant is Syzygium taiwanicum?
Evergreen tree
Where is Syzygium taiwanicum native to?
Taiwan
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-200377: Based on the initial data import
Ho Tseng Chang (b.1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.T.Chang' in the authors string.
Ru Huai Miao (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.H.Miao' in the authors string.