Syzygium kuranda (F.M.Bailey) B.Hyland

A tree. It grows up to 15-30 m tall. It has a dense crown. The bark is flaky. The leaves are thick and broader near the top end. They are 10-12 cm long by 5-6 cm wide. The leaves are bright green and shiny on top but dull and paler underneath. The flowers are white. They occur in clusters on the larger branches and sometimes on the trunk. The fruit are large and round. They can be 4.5 cm across. The colour of the fruit varies between cream to brown to dark pink. The surface of the fruit can be woody. The fruit contain one or two seeds. The seeds are 2-3 cm across. The fruit is edible.

A tropical plant. It occurs in northeast Queensland in Australia. Plants occur in the rainforest in either lowlands or highlands. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 1100 m altitude. It can grow in the subtropics. They prefer shady places and plenty of moisture.

The fruit is eaten raw.

Plants are grown form fresh seed.