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Myrtaceae
Syzygium

not marked as a favorite taxon *Syzygium jambos (Linnaeus) Alston. Common name: Malabar-plum, Rose-apple. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed hammocks. Distribution: Native of Asia.

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl4, FNA10, K4, Meso4.1, SFla, WH3, Wilson (1960c); Eugenia jambos Linnaeus. Basionym: Eugenia jambos L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Syzygium jambos - FNA10

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACU

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