Myrtaceae · Syzygium

Syzygium alternifolium

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Flowering
December-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Syzygium alternifolium
Genus
Syzygium
Family
Myrtaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Dry deciduous forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India
Found in India
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Flowering & fruiting
December-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Syzygium alternifolium

Syzygium alternifolium is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family (Myrtle/Eucalyptus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in dry deciduous forests. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-June.

Illustration representing the Myrtaceae family
Botanical family

Myrtaceae

Myrtle/Eucalyptus family

Syzygium alternifolium belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

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