Syzygium ridleyi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium ridleyi is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is found in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Description
A tropical tree in the Myrtaceae family with edible leaves.
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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.
Where It Grows
Asia, SE Asia, Thailand,
Cultivation
A plant of lowland areas in the moist tropics, where it is found in areas with year-round rainfall at elevations up to 200 metres.
Propagation
Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe.
Other Uses
The wood is used for heavy and light construction, house construction, furniture, flooring, bridges, ships, sleepers, veneer and plywood. We do not have any more specific information for the wood of this species, but it belongs to a group of timbers trees collectively known as 'kelat'. The general description of kelat 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
Also Known As
Baimug
References (1)
- Jiwajinda, S., et al, 2002, Suppressive Effects of Edible Thai Plants on Superoxide and Nitric Oxide Generation. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, Vol 3, 2002 (As Eugenia ridleyi)
