Syzygium cerasiforme

Syzygium cerasiforme
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. cerasiforme
Binomial name
Syzygium cerasiforme
Synonyms
List
    • Clavimyrtus latifolia Blume
    • Clavimyrtus lineata (DC.) Blume
    • Clavimyrtus lineata var. membranacea Blume
    • Clavimyrtus lineata var. procera Blume
    • Clavimyrtus lineata var. varingiifolia Blume
    • Clavimyrtus symphytocarpa Blume
    • Eugenia cerasiformis (Blume) DC.
    • Eugenia lineata (DC.) Duthie
    • Eugenia longicalyx Ridl.
    • Eugenia longiflora (C.Presl) Fern.-Vill.
    • Eugenia marivelesensis Merr.
    • Eugenia miquelii Elmer
    • Eugenia rubricaulis (Miq.) Duthie
    • Eugenia teysmannii (Miq.) Koord. & Valeton
    • Jambosa cerasiformis (Blume) Hassk.
    • Jambosa latifolia (Blume) Miq.
    • Jambosa lineata DC.
    • Jambosa rubricaule Miq.
    • Jambosa symphytocarpa (Blume) Korth. ex Miq.
    • Jambosa teysmannii Miq.
    • Myrtus cerasiformis Blume
    • Myrtus lineata Blume
    • Syzygium lineatum (DC.) Merr. & L.M.Perry
    • Syzygium longicalyx (Ridl.) Masam.
    • Syzygium longiflorum C.Presl
    • Syzygium teysmannii (Miq.) Masam.

Syzygium cerasiforme, the common kelat, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Guangxi in China, Southeast Asia, western Malesia, and the Philippines. An evergreen tree usually 10 m (33 ft) tall, but reaching up to 22 m (72 ft), it is found in a variety of habitats, including coastal areas, savannas, and forests, up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft). Under its synonym Syzygium lineatum it has been assessed as Least Concern, and is considered hyperdominant.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Svensson, M.S. (2024). "Syzygium lineatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T252848416A252850723. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T252848416A252850723.en. Retrieved 29 October 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Syzygium cerasiforme (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 29 October 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Syzygium cerasiforme (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 29 October 2026. Common Kelat, Gelam Tikus, Ubah, Benitan Putih, Kecam, Kelat Lapis, Kelat Merah, Kelat Nasi-nasi, Kelat Paya, Kelat Putih, Sekujah, 长花蒲桃