Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum)
Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum) with long green and pink leaves covered in small water droplets.
Botanical names: Syzygium antisepticum, Syzygium gratum, Eugenia glaucicalyx, Eugenia grata, Syzygium glaucicalyx
Common names: Kalaum, Malaruhat
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin: Southeast Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Eugenia
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis species is similar to Syzygium zeylanicum however it differs in size (bigger tree), leaves are dark glossy green on topside with longer petioles and the white fruits are slightly smaller than those of Syzygium zeylanicum.
Similar plants: Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum)
- Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry)
- Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
- Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
- Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)
- Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)
- Syzygium paniculatum (Australian Brush Cherry)
- Syzygium samarangense (Wax jamboo)
- Syzygium suborbiculare (Red Bush Apple)
- Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/syzygium_gratum.htm