Syzygium erythrocalyx
Syzygium erythrocalyx | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Syzygium |
Species: | S. erythrocalyx
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Binomial name | |
Syzygium erythrocalyx (
B.Hyland |
Syzygium erythrocalyx, commonly known as Johnstone River satinash, is a
leaves to 20 cm long, prominent veined, and red new growth. The edible red fruit is up to 4 cm wide.[1]
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
beverages
.
References
- ISBN 0-00-216575-9.