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Syzygium zeylanicum
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Common Names: |
Spicate Eugenia |
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Native |
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Classification: |
Common |
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S. zeylanicum is a small tree that grows in coastal areas, including the Southern islands as well as secondary forest. This species was formerly known as Eugenia spicata. It is a common cultivated roadside tree and is known for profuse flowering and fruiting which can make the tree look almost snow covered. After fruiting fresh leaves are produced and the tree takes on a light green colour. These colour changes due to flowering, fruiting and leafing up make this a very attractive and popular road side tree that can be seen all over Singapore. |
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Flowerings are quite impressive.
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The white fruits are partly diagnostic of the species.
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Front side of leaves - showing stipules
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Reverse side, note the short stems. |
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Bark is brown, rough and flaky |
Closeup of the ripe white (edible) berries.
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Roadside tree covered in white berries |
Light green flushes of new leaves towards the end of fruiting. |
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