Syzygium simile
| Syzygium simile | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. simile |
| Binomial name | |
| Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr. | |
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Syzygium simile, also known as arang, is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen tree native to Taiwan and the Philippines, where it grows near water.
Description
The height of S. simile ranges between 7 and 15 m (23 and 49 ft). Its pulp is edible. It has pink-white flowers that grow in small clusters with 4-5 petals and nearly-spherical berries that are dark purple.
Distribution and habitats
Syzygium simile prefers wet, tropical areas and commonly grows along rivers or stream banks in thickets. It typically grows at an altitude between 40 and 500 m (130 and 1,640 ft) above sea level.
Uses
It is commonly logged and used for building ships and houses.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 Energy Development Corporation (EDC) (2025). "Syzygium simile". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2025 e.T223227078A223227260. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-2.RLTS.T223227078A223227260.en.
- 1 2 3 "Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-11-04.
- 1 2 3 Tomas-Carig, Elizabeth. "Field Guidebook on Native Trees within the Quirino Forest Landscape" (PDF). Forest Foundation Philippines. Retrieved 2026-11-03.
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