Syzygium papillosum
(Duthie) Merr. & L.M.Perry
Myrtaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Syzygium papillosum is a tall evergreen tree. The base of the trunk often has branched stilt roots[
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.
].
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 - Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia.
Habitat
Lowland forest, often in fresh water swamp 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.
].
Properties
Other Uses Rating | |
Habit | Evergreen Tree |
Height | 0.00 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 pale green globular fruit is around 25mm 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; 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.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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