Red Satinash
Syzygium apodophyllum

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A tree up to 10-20 m tall. It has a straggly appearance. The branches hang downwards. There are often shoots on the trunk. The young stems have four wings. These are rippled. The new growth is pale and tinged with pink. The leaves are broadly sword shaped. They are 4-8 cm long by 3 cm wide. They are dark green on the upper surface and paler underneath. The flowers are cream and in small clusters. Flowers occur both at the ends of branches and in the angles where leaves join. The fruit are pear shaped and bright red. They are about 1.3 cm across. The fruit is edible. There is one seed inside.

Where it is found

It is a tropical species. It occurs in northeast Queensland, Australia. It grows from sea level to 1500 m altitude. Young plants need some shade and wind protection.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit is eaten.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants are grown from fresh seed. They can also be grown from cuttings.

Young plants are fairly slow growing. Flowering is often January to April with fruit ripe from March to September.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eugenia apodophylla F. Muell.;