Syzygium chloranthum
(Duthie) Merr. & L.M.Perry
Myrtaceae
Eugenia chlorantha Duthie
Common Name:
General Information
Syzygium chloranthum is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 24 metres tall[
1005- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 12
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1949
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this issue includes a comprehensive treatment of the Eugenia (sensu lato) in Malaysia.
]. Another report says that it is an emergent tree that can grow up to 74 metres tall with a bole 154cm in diameter[
653- Title
- Plants of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.asianplant.net/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
].
The tree is harvested from the wild for its wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
1005- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 12
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1949
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this issue includes a comprehensive treatment of the Eugenia (sensu lato) in Malaysia.
Range
Southeast Asia - Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Lowland forest[
1005- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 12
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1949
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this issue includes a comprehensive treatment of the Eugenia (sensu lato) in Malaysia.
]. In undisturbed mixed dipterocarp, keranga and sub-montane forests, usually along or near rivers and streams on alluvial sites; at elevations up to 1,200 metres[
653- Title
- Plants of Southeast Asia
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.asianplant.net/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Excellent site with brief information on the plant, its range, habitat and uses, plus phots of specimens, close-ops of flowers and leaves etc,
].
Properties
Other Uses Rating | |
Habit | Evergreen Tree |
Height | 20.00 m |
Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
We have no specific information for this species, but the fruit of most, if not all, members of this genus is more or less edible[
K- Title
- Plants for a Future
- Author
- Ken Fern
- Description
- Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.
]. The green flushed rose-purple fruit of this species is subglobular, 10 - 20mm in diameter[
1005- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 12
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1949
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this issue includes a comprehensive treatment of the Eugenia (sensu lato) in Malaysia.
].
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The heartwood is light brown, pink-brown, red-brown or purple-brown with a grey tinge; it is not clearly demarcated from the sapwood. The texture is moderately fine and even, with interlocked, irregular or wavy grain. The wood is strong; hard, moderately durable under exposed conditions. It is easy to resaw and cross-cut; planing is easy, leaving a smooth surface; nailing properties are poor. The wood seasons very slowly; shrinkage is high; main defects being end-checking and cupping. A medium hardwood, it is strong enough to be used for structural purposes such as posts, beams, joists and rafters; when properly treated it may be suitable for tramways, railway sleepers, bridges, wharves and agricultural implements[
996- Title
- A Dictionary of Malaysian Timbers
- Publication
- Malayan Forest Records No. 30
- Author
- Wong T.M.
- Website
- http://Elaeocarpaceae
- Publisher
- Forest Research Institute Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur
- Year
- 2002
- ISBN
- 983-2181-29-1
- Description
- A fairly comprehensive guide to Malaysian timbers, giving their properties and the main tree species from which they are obtained.
,
1005- Title
- The Gardens' Bulletin Vol. 12
- Publication
-
- Author
-
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org
- Publisher
- Singapore Botanic Gardens; Singapore
- Year
- 1949
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A botanical journal, this issue includes a comprehensive treatment of the Eugenia (sensu lato) in Malaysia.
].
Propagation
Seed -
If you have any useful information about this plant, please leave a comment. Comments have to be approved before they are shown here.