Syzygium erythrocalyx

taxobox
regnum = Plantae
unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
unranked_classis = Eudicots
unranked_ordo = Rosids
ordo = Myrtales
familia = Myrtaceae
genus = "Syzygium"
species = "S. erythrocalyx"
binomial = "Syzygium erythrocalyx"
binomial_authority = (C.T.White) B.Hyland|

"Syzygium erythrocalyx", commonly known as Johnstones River satinash, is a rainforest tree native to North Queensland, Australia. The tree is up to 30 ft (10 m) in height, with large, broad elliptical leaves to 20 cm long, prominent veined, and red new growth. The edible red fruit is up to 4cm wide. [ Wrigley, J.W., Fagg, M., "Australian Native Plants: A Manual for their Propagation, Cultivation and Use in Landscaping", Collins 1983, ISBN 0-002165-75-9. ]

It is cultivated in Australia to a limited extent as a feature tree. The edible fruit have a wild apple-like flavour and can be used in preserves, sauces and beverages.

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