Syzygium abatakum
Syzygium abatakum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae known as kalek jambu (in Minangkabau) or kilat jambu. It is native to Sumatra.[1]
| Syzygium abatakum | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. abatakum |
| Binomial name | |
| Syzygium abatakum Widodo (2016) | |
The species is a tree, that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. The leaves are oppositely arranged, and white flowers are borne on a terminal panicle/corymb. The fruits have not been observed. It most closely resembles Syzygium pyrifolium.[1]
Syzygium abatakum occurs in lowland forests at an altitude of 100–930 m (330–3,050 ft).[1]
References
- Widodo, P.; Chikmawati, T. (28 June 2016). "Six New Species of Syzygium (Myrtaceae) from Sumatra". Edinburgh Journal of Botany. 73 (3): 277–289. doi:10.1017/S0960428616000111. Retrieved 18 April 2022.
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