Syzygium samarangense (Wax Apple, Love Apple, Java Apple, Royal Apple, Bellfruit)


Botanical Information

FamilyMyrtaceae
GenusSyzygium
Speciessamarangense
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)

Description and Growing Information

Notable SpecimensDok Mai Gardens, Chang Mai, Thailand.
HabitatIndia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Samoa, and Thailand.
Leaf DescriptionEvergreen leaves 10–25 cm long and 5–10 cm broad.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are white, 2.5 cm diameter, with four petals and numerous stamens.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is a bell-shaped edible berry, with colours ranging from white, pale green, green, red, purple, crimson, to deep purple or even black, 4–6 cm long in wild plants. The flowers and resulting fruit can appear on nearly any point on the surface.

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