Syzygium apodophyllum
(F. Muell.) B. Hyland
Red Satinash
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium apodophyllum, commonly known as rex satinash, is a tree in the clove and eucalyptus family Myrtaceae endemic to northeast Queensland, Australia. The fruit is edible. It is a host for the exotic plant-pathogen fungus Austropuccinia psidii, which is causing a lot of damage to vegetation communities and economic plants.
Description
A tree up to 10-20 m tall. It has a straggly appearance. The branches hang downwards. There are often shoots on the trunk. The young stems have four wings. These are rippled. The new growth is pale and tinged with pink. The leaves are broadly sword shaped. They are 4-8 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath. The flowers are cream and in small clusters. Flowers occur both at the ends of branches and in the angles where leaves join. The fruit are pear shaped and bright red. They are about 1.3 cm across. The fruit is edible. There is one seed inside.
Edible Uses
The bright red, pear-shaped fruit is eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fruit is eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical species. It occurs in northeast Queensland, Australia. It grows from sea level to 1500 m altitude. Young plants need some shade and wind protection.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from fresh seed. They can also be grown from cuttings.
Production
Young plants are fairly slow growing. Flowering is often January to April with fruit ripe from March to September.
Synonyms
References (6)
- Cooper W & Cooper W T, 1994, Fruits of the Rain Forest. RD Press p 268
- Cooper, W. and Cooper, W., 2004, Fruits of the Australian Tropical Rainforest. Nokomis Editions, Victoria, Australia. p 358
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 296
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 75
- Ratcliffe D & P., 1987, Australian Native Plants for Indoors. Little Hills press. p 134 (As Syzygium apodophylla)
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- Townsend, K., 1994, Across the Top. Gardening with Australian Plants in the tropics. Society for Growing Australian Plants, Townsville Branch Inc. p 342
