Scientific Name: Syzygium hodgkinsoniae

Prev Next
Print This Page
  • Pronunciation:
    sigh-ZIDGE-ee-um
  • Common Name:
    Red Lilly Pilly
  • Derivation:
    Syzygium: from the Greek syzygos - yoking. from syn - together zygon - yoke. In some species petals join to form calyptra (cap, hood, cape) which is shed as flower expands.
  • Type:
    small tree
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Status:
    VULNERABLE
  • Vegetation Type:
    Rainforest
  • Species List:
    Bush food, Upper Yandina Creek,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: fruit edible

Identification Notes

Distinguishable by the shape of their fruits.||

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: nectar feeding butterflies, Bright Oakblue

Landscaping Notes

Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||