Family: Myrtaceae

Genus: Syzygium

Species: aqueum

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000658

English name: Water rose apple

Arabic name: سيزيجيم اكوام

Native: Tropical Asia and Queensland

Country: Queensland Tropical asia

(PGR): Rare

Evergreen small tree 3-10 m tall leaves on short petiole, opposite, obovate or elliptic oblong flowers pale yellow or pinkish colour fruits pyriform or bell-shaped berries 15-2 cm long, 25-35 cm broad, of white, pink or red

the fruits may be seedless or contain 1-6 seeds

Water Rose Apple contain large amounts of vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin A. These protect your body against microbial infections, boosting immunity. Other protective nutrients like iron and calcium keep your body healthy, protecting it against various infectious diseases. rich in minerals, Potassium and sodium. contains dietary fibers that help prevent constipation and bloating.

Eugenia aquea Burm,f

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Texture: Sandy

Fertility: High

Drainage: Well drained

Salinity: Intermediated

Water Sources: Moderate Water

Climates: Subtropics Tropical

Lights: Full sun Light shade

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Flowering time: Spring - summer

Zone: 10 : 12

pH range: 6.1-7.4

Status: Cultivated

Life span: Perennial

Habits: Small tree

Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated

Collecting Sources: Botanical garden

Plant Uses: Food Human food Medicinal Ornamental

Plant Populations density: Cultivated

Vegetation types: Evergreen tree

pH: Alkaline

Located in: Fruits garden