Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanicum
ID:
320345

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 260 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000319677



Common Names

  • Syzygium Zeylanicum
  • Ceylon Satinash
  • Ceylon Guava


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Synonyms

  • Eugenia linearis Duthie [illegitimate]
  • Eugenia zeylanica (L.) Wight [illegitimate]
  • Syzygium myrtifolium Wight ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Syzygium lineare Wall. [unknown]

Description

Syzygium zeylanicum (also called Ceylon Satinash, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, up to 20 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Sri Lanka and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, often in disturbed areas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Syzygium zeylanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in agricultural fields.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Syzygium zeylanicum is white and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid drupe. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syzygium zeylanicum is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Sri Lanka. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood, with a heel if possible, and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep moist until rooted.

Where to Find Syzygium zeylanicum

Syzygium zeylanicum is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Syzygium zeylanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syzygium zeylanicum?

Syzygium zeylanicum

What is the common name of Syzygium zeylanicum?

Ceylon Satinash

What is the natural habitat of Syzygium zeylanicum?

It is native to tropical rainforests in Queensland, Australia

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-200529: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.