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Sea Apple
Syzygium grande


English Common Name: Sea Apple

Chinese Name / 中文名: 海蒲桃 (Hǎipútáo)

Other Local Name: Kelat Jambu (Malaysia), Jambu Air Laut (Malaysia)

Family Name: Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family

Scientific Name: Syzygium grande

Synonym: Eugenia cymosa, Eugenia firma, Eugenia grandis, Eugenia laosensis, Eugenia laosensis, Eugenia montana, Jambosa firma, Jambosa grandis, Syzygium endertii, Syzygium firmum, Syzygium gadgilii, Syzygium grande, Syzygium laosense, Syzygium laosense, Syzygium megaphyllum, Syzygium montanum, Syzygium tamilnadensis

Classification: ‎Angiosperms (Flowering Plants)‎ > ‎Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants Division)‎ > Myrtales‎ > ‎Myrtaceae (Myrtle Family)‎ > ‎Syzygium

Origin: Peninsular Malaysia and Indochina

Growth Habit: Tree

Characteristic: A tall tree with thick bark growing to 30 meters height. The flowers are white and compact in clusters with strong scent. Fruits are green and oblong in shape.

Care Requirements: Prefers full sun and moderate watering.

Images Location: Penang, Malaysia

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