Syzygium curranii (C.B.Rob.) Merr.

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Myrtaceae > Syzygium

Characteristics

A medium sized tree. It grows up to 10 m tall and spreads 4 m across. The stem is erect with spreading branches. The young branches are angularly winged. The leaves are smooth, opposite and heart shaped at the base while sharply pointed at the tip. They are dark green and shiny. The flowers are white or pink and borne on very swollen structures along the stem. The fruit are nearly round and whitish but can become red on maturity. The fruit is edible.
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature width (meter) 4.0
Mature height (meter) 10.0
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A tropical plant. Found in Mt Isarog and Laguna in the Philippines. It prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil. They cannot tolerate water-logging. It does best with a sheltered and partly shady position. Trees are damaged by frost when young.
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Quite a rare plant, found in primary forests at medium elevations.
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Usage

The fleshy portion of the fruit is eaten raw. They are also used for jelly and drinks.
Uses food timber wood
Edible fruits
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Cultivation

It is grown from fresh seed. Because fruit quality varies it is best to grow plants by vegetative means. Budding and grafting can be used.
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Images

Flower

Syzygium curranii flower picture by Noel Dionson (cc-by-sa)

Distribution

Syzygium curranii world distribution map, present in Philippines

Conservation status

Syzygium curranii threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601607-1
WFO ID wfo-0000318527
COL ID 545XY
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Synonyms

Eugenia curranii Syzygium curranii