Kuranda satinash
Syzygium kuranda

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree. It grows up to 15-30 m tall. It has a dense crown. The bark is flaky. The leaves are thick and broader near the top end. They are 10-12 cm long by 5-6 cm wide. The leaves are bright green and shiny on top but dull and paler underneath. The flowers are white. They occur in clusters on the larger branches and sometimes on the trunk. The fruit are large and round. They can be 4.5 cm across. The colour of the fruit varies between cream to brown to dark pink. The surface of the fruit can be woody. The fruit contain one or two seeds. The seeds are 2-3 cm across. The fruit is edible.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It occurs in northeast Queensland in Australia. Plants occur in the rainforest in either lowlands or highlands. In tropical Queensland it grows from sea level to 1100 m altitude. It can grow in the subtropics. They prefer shady places and plenty of moisture.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten raw.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown form fresh seed.

Plants are fairly slow growing. Flowers occur November to January and fruit are ripe December to April. Flowering and fruit can occur in any month.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia kuranda F. M. Bailey;