Syzygium salicifolium explained
Syzygium salicifolium is a species of the genus Syzygium of the flowering plant family Myrtaceae,[1] commonly called "Vellamanchi" in Malayalam. It is commonly seen in evergreen forests. It is endemic to Western Ghats.[2]
Description
Syzygium salicifolium is a small tree, up to 6 m tall. Its flowering and fruiting season is from April to May, and its flowers are white.[3]
Notes and References
- Balkrishna. Acharya. Joshi. Bhasker. Srivastava. Anupam. Shukla. B. K.. 2018. New Plant Records to the Flora of Haryana. Indian Journal of Forestry. 41. 2. 117–127.
- Book: Nair, K. N.. The Genus Syzygium:Syzygium cumini and Other Underutilized Species. CRC Press. 2017. 9781482249736. Boca Raton. The Genus Syzygium in Western Ghats.
- Web site: Syzygium salicifolium (Wight) J.Graham. India Biodiversity Portal. 2019-01-29.