Syzygium rumphii
(Merr.) Govaerts
Myrtaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Syzygium rumphii is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can grow up to 16 metres tall[
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The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a source of tannins and wood.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Southeast Asia - Indonesia (Moluccas)
Habitat
Not known
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The bark is a source of tannins[
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The wood is occasionally used[
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- Plant Resources of Southeast Asia
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- http://proseanet.org/
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- Lots of information on the uses of the plants of SE Asia.
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Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
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Ajna Fern
with help from
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