Syzygium pluviatile
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows 40 m tall. The trunk can be 40 m across. The trunk is straight for 15 m. The bark is smooth and red, or brown. The leaves are in pairs or opposite on small branches. The leaves are widest near the middle. They are 9-11 cm long by 6-8 cm wide. The flowers are near the ends of the branches. The fruit are red and fleshy. There is one seed.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest and on coral limestone ridges. It occurs at about 100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Indonesia, Pacific, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Fruit