Syzygium griffithii
(Duthie) Merr. & L. M. Perry
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Description
A tropical tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) that grows 5–25 meters tall in lowland forests near rivers or coastal areas, typically on rocky soil.
Edible Uses
We have no specific information on edibility for the fruit of this species, but the fruits of many members of this genus are edible.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in lowland forests near rivers or near the coast. It grows on rocky soil.
Where It Grows
Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe.
Other Uses
The tannin-yielding bark is used for toughening fishing nets and for colouring clothes reddish-brown or black. The wood is sometimes used for construction, but it is usually not considered of much value. We do not have any more specific information for the wood of this species, but the various species of Syzygium tend to have somewhat similar timber. The general description of syzygium timber is as follows:- The heartwood is a golden brown, greyish brown or brown, with pink or purplish glints; it is not clearly demarcated from the 1 - 4cm wide band of sapwood. The texture is fine; the grain slightly interlocked, sometimes wavy or irregular; there are resin deposits. The wood is heavy; moderately hard; somewhat durable, being moderately resistant to fungi and termites, but susceptible to dry wood borers. It seasons slowly, with a high risk of checking and distortion; once dry it is moderately stable in service. It works well with ordinary tools, nailing and screwing are good so long as the wood is pre-bored; gluing is correct. The wood is used for musical instruments, tool handles, furniture components, ship building, heavy carpentry, flooring, joinery etc.
Synonyms
References (2)
- Mohd, N. G. et al, 2014, A Preliminary Flora Survey in Gunung Kajang, Pulau Tioman, Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia. Malays. Appl. Biol. 43(2): 17-23
- Useful Tropical Plants
