Scientific Name: Syzygium corynanthum

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  • Pronunciation:
    sigh-ZIDGE-ee-um
  • Common Name:
    Sour Cherry
  • 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:
    Tree Medium with dense crown
  • Family:
    MYRTACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Creamish white, 4 petals, stamens numerous, April to June
  • Fruit:
    Reddish fleshy pear shaped berry, flat at apex, cr
  • Vegetation Type:
    Moister rainforests, north to Kin Kin.
  • Species List:
    Bush food, Sub-tropical rainforest and riverine scrub
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. Crowned by persistent calyx Branchlets smooth fawn coloured

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: nectar feeding butterflies, Bright Oakblue

Landscaping Notes

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