Syzygium cordatilimbum (Merr.) Merr.

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Myrtaceae > Syzygium

Characteristics

A medium sized tree without hairs. The branches and small branches are brownish and usually smooth. The leaves are opposite and without leaf stalks. They are oblong and like leather. The leaf veins are about 20 and distinct. They are spreading and slightly curved. The flower cluster is at the end of branches and with many flowers. The flowers are purple and all have distinct stalk like structures. The fruit are scarlet red or purple.
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Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Environment

A tropical plant. They are found throughout the Philippines.
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The fruit are eaten raw.
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Distribution

Syzygium cordatilimbum world distribution map, present in Philippines

Conservation status

Syzygium cordatilimbum threat status: Endangered

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601580-1
WFO ID wfo-0000318490
COL ID 545WR
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Synonyms

Syzygium cordatilimbum Eugenia cordatilimba