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Syzygium myrtifolium
Sea Apple, Kelat Laut, Jemah, Kerian Ayer
| Species Name | Syzygium myrtifolium |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Sea Apple, Kelat Laut, Jemah, Kerian Ayer |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Syzygium |
| Taxonomic Synonyms/Past Names | |
| Taxonomic Notes |
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Species Information
1. Description
- Large evergreen tree growing up to 30 m tall with a rounded bushy crown. Leaves 12-20 cm long, elliptic-ovate, opposite. Flowers 2.5-3.8 cm across, white in dense terminal or axillary clusters. Fruits c. 4 cm long, ellipsoid, remaining green when ripened.
2. Tree Size
Large (>15 m)
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Large (>15 m) (1)
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3. Full Distribution
- South-eastern India, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Borneo
4. Habitat and Ecology
- In forests on rocky seashores and sandy beaches
5. Altitude (in meters)
- Up to 900 m
6. Landscape Type
Unknown
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Urban Streets (1)
Blue-green Corridors (1)
Small Urban Green Spaces (1)
Coastal Fronts (1)
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7. IUCN Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
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8. Malaysian Red List from MyBIS
Not Evaluated
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9. Are more than 100 individuals available in local nurseries?
Yes
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10. How would you characterise the growth rate of this species?
Fast
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11. Does this species have an invasive root system?
No
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12. Is this species damaging or does it have staining resin or sap?
No
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13. Does this species produce large and/or staining fruits?
Yes
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14. Does this species produce substances in its bark, leaves, fruits and/or seeds that are poisonous or harmful to humans?
No
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15. Does this species have specific lighting requirements?
Full sun
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16. How would you characterise the air pollution tolerance of this species?
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17. How would you characterise the soil pollution tolerance of this species?
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18. Does this species have specific soil ph requirements?
No
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- pH 6.2-7.0 [1]
19. Does this species have specialised habitat requirements?
No
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- Occurs naturally in wet areas but can grow in well-drained soils. Planted at Kepong Botanic Gardens, Selangor, on flat ground.
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20. Does this species occur/survive in habitats prone to saltwater intrusion?
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21. Does this species occur/survive at locations that experience high temperatures?
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22. Can this species tolerate inundation for >1 month?
Yes
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- Grows in waterlogged areas. [1]
23. Can this species tolerate water absence for >1 month?
Yes
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- Young trees cannot tolerate water absence, but mature trees can. Newly planted trees at Kepong Botanic Gardens tended to scorch and die during dry spells, but mature trees survived.
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24. Can this species tolerate storm conditions (e.g., strong winds)?
Yes
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25. Does this species have specific humidity requirements?
No
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26. Is this species highly prone to predation, parasitism, and/or disease?
No
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27. Please provide any additional information for this species in the context of climate change resilience and/or vulnerability.
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28. Does this species have biodiversity value (e.g., provides food or habitat, or increases landscape connectivity for urban fauna)?
Yes
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29. Does this species have cultural value or provide products that are of some use to humans?
Yes
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- Has edible parts and medicinal uses [1]
Contributors: anonymous
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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