Misty satinash
Syzygium erythrodoxum

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A small tree up to 8 m tall. The leaves are oblong and 10 cm long by 4 cm wide. They are dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath. The tip of the leaf is pointed. The flowers occur in small bunches on the ends of branches. The flowers can vary between cream to dark red. The fruit are rounded and 4.5 cm across. They are red when ripe.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. A rainforest species in northeast Queensland in Australia. It occurs between 600 and 1550 m above sea level. Plants prefer a shady position and need plenty of moisture.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from fresh seed.

Flowers occur February to August and fruit ripen September to November.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia erythrodoxum S. Moore;