Syzygium fibrosum


Syzygium fibrosum is a species of trees native to rainforest, monsoon forest and gallery forest of New Guinea, and northern Australia. Common names include small red apple, fibrous satinash and apricot satinash.

Description

Leaves are opposite, smooth, leathery, elliptic, and measure up to long and wide. The flowers are cream with numerous stamens. The pink or red fruit have a flattened globular shape and are about wide, containing a singular seed.

Uses

The tree is cultivated to a limited extent for its sour fruit, which are used in jams and confectionery.