Syzygium antisepticum
Syzygium antisepticum, or shore eugenia, is native to Maritime Southeast Asia.
Syzygium antisepticum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Syzygium |
Species: | S. antisepticum |
Binomial name | |
Syzygium antisepticum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry | |
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Distribution
The plant is endemic to the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Borneo of the Greater Sunda Islands archipelago.
It is found in dry evergreen forests, especially those in coastal areas.[2]
Description
Syzygium antisepticum is a medium-size tree. It has a distinctive red trunk with flaky bark. Leaves are glossy dark green on the upper side and paler on the lower side. Young leaves are reddish.
The flowers are compact in the inflorescence. Fruits are small, white and berry-like. can be found in
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References
- "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 18 January 2015.
- "The Total Vascular Flora of Singapore Online". Retrieved 18 January 2015.
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