Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
| Etymology | Genus | Jointed (Syzygos), referring to its paired leaves |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Malacca | |
| Family | Myrtaceae | |
| Synonyms | Eugenia malaccensis L. | |
| Common Names | Malay Apple, Jambu Bol | |
| Status | Exotic: Casual | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Bismarck Archipelago, Cambodia, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, New Guinea, Queensland | |
Diagnostics
This is an unmistakeable Syzygium with very large leaves and showy pink flowers. They are seldom cultivated but it is not uncommon to find remnants of them from ex-kampung forests, or casual individuals dispersed by frugivores.
Tree at Pasir Risk Park, 2026.
Large leaves with short petiole.
Leaf underside.
Trunk.
Flowers.
Siyang ·
2026-01-11 / Modified: 2026-01-22