Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)

Botanical names: Syzygium myrtifolium, Eugenia oleina, Eugenia myrtifolia, Syzygium campanulatum

Common names: Wild Cinnamon, Australian Brush-Cherry, Kelat Oil, Kelat Paya, Red Lip

Family: Myrtaceae

Origin: Southeast Asia

The young leaves of Syzygium myrtifolium are often either yellow or orange. There is a cultivar with dark red young leaves and bright pink to maroon flowers.

They are often used as a hedging plant or ornamental tree, also sculptured into topiaries or even made into bonsai.

Similar plants: Syzygium myrtifolium (Wild Cinnamon)

• Syzygium antisepticum (Kalaum)
• Syzygium aqueum (Water Cherry)
• Syzygium aromaticum (Clove)
• Syzygium campanulatum (Wild Cinnamon)
• Syzygium jambos (Rose apple)
• Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)
• Syzygium paniculatum (Australian Brush Cherry)
• Syzygium samarangense (Wax jamboo)
• Syzygium suborbiculare (Red Bush Apple)
• Syzygium australe (Scrub Cherry)