Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC.
| Etymology | Genus | Jointed (Syzygos), referring to its paired leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Of or from Ceylon, now Sri Lanka | |
| Family | Myrtaceae | |
| Synonyms | Myrtus zeylanica L. | |
| Common Names | Spicate Eugenia | |
| Status | Native: Least Concern | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Madagascar, India, South China, Southeast Asia | |
Diagnostics
This is a common tree found in our nature reserves and coastal forests, and also commonly cultivated as a roadside tree. The bark is quite distinct for a Syzygium, being reddish-brown and flaky. The leaves are stiff and bear intermarginal veins. The fruits are immediately diagnostic, being small and white.
Row of Syzygium zeylanicum at Hougang.
Leaf upperside.
Leaf underside, note the intermarginal veins.
Branch.
Flaking bark.
White fruits.
Young leaves.
Siyang ·
2025-07-27 / Modified: 2025-08-04