Syzygium toppingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Elmer) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 79: 418 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319560
Common Names
- Syzygium Toppingii
- Finger Cherry
- Mountain Apple
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syzygium toppingii (also called Topping's Syzygium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Laos. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syzygium toppingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syzygium toppingii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syzygium toppingii is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It prefers well-drained, acidic soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Germination can take up to 6 weeks. Once the seedlings have grown to a height of around 15 cm, they can be transplanted into individual containers.
Where to Find Syzygium toppingii
Syzygium toppingii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Syzygium toppingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syzygium toppingii?
Syzygium toppingii
What is the common name of Syzygium toppingii?
Topping's cherry
What is the natural habitat of Syzygium toppingii?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-200423: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.