Syzygium hodgkinsoniae
(F. Muell.) L. A. S. Johnson
Smooth barked rose apple
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Summary
Source: WikipediaSyzygium hodgkinsoniae is a rare subtropical rainforest tree, growing on alluvial soils by streams in the north east New South Wales and south east Queensland, Australia. The range of natural distribution is from the Richmond River, New South Wales to Gympie in south east Queensland. Common names include smooth-bark rose apple or red lilly pilly.
Description
A bushy tree. It grows up to 3-8 m tall. It can spread 3-4 m across. It often has several stems. The leaves are thin and elongated. They are 17 cm long by 6 cm wide. They are dark shiny green on the top surface and paler underneath. The flowers are large and cream coloured. The flowers have a strong smell. The flowers occur in small clusters at the ends of branches. The fruit is bright red and round. It is 4.5 cm across. The fruit hang from the ends of the branches.
Edible Uses
The fruit is edible.
Distribution
A tropical plant. It grows in warm temperate regions but can grow in the tropics and subtropics. It needs well-drained soil. It occurs in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia. Young plants need shade and even large trees do better in partly shaded places. They need plenty of water. They can stand light frost.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
Plants are grown from fresh seed.
Production
Flowering occurs from February to May and fruit are ripe from October to November.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Fragrant apple, Red Lilly Pilly
References (7)
- Cherikoff V. & Isaacs, J., The Bush Food Handbook. How to gather, grow, process and cook Australian Wild Foods. Ti Tree Press, Australia p 51
- Hibbert, M., 2002, The Aussie Plant Finder 2002, Florilegium. p 296
- Jones D, L, 1986, Ornamental Rainforest Plants in Australia, Reed Books, p 79
- Molyneux, B. and Forrester, S., 1997, The Austraflora A-Z of Australian Plants. Reed. p 152
- Nicholson, N & H., 1996, Australian Rainforest Plants, Terania Rainforest Publishing. NSW. p 61
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- Queensland Forest Service, 1991, Trees and Shrubs. Department of Primary Industries. p 116
- Williams, J.B., Harden, G.J., and McDonald, W.J.F., 1984, Trees and shrubs in rainforests of New South Wales and Southern Queensland. Univ. of New England, Armidale. p 113, 121
