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Poriyal

Syzygium stocksii

Tree

Habit: Tree
Found in India: Kerala
Flowering: March-June

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Plant Details

Scientific name: Syzygium stocksii
Genus: Syzygium
Family: Myrtaceae
Habit: Tree
Habitat: Evergreen forests
Habitat type: Forest
Native to: India
Found in India: Kerala
Flowering & fruiting: March-June
Conservation status: Data Deficient (DD)

Leaf characters

Arrangement: Opposite
Type: Simple
Margin: Entire
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.

Local Names

Malayalam: പൊന്നുഞാവൽ, Poriyal, Kulavetti, Vallamanchi

About Poriyal

Syzygium stocksii 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 evergreen forests. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-June. Its conservation status has been assessed as Data Deficient (DD).

Botanical family

Myrtaceae

Myrtle/Eucalyptus family

Poriyal belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

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