Syzygium abatakum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae.[1] It is locally known as kalek jambu (in Minangkabau) or kilat jambu. It is native to Sumatra.[2]

Syzygium abatakum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. abatakum
Binomial name
Syzygium abatakum
Widodo (2016)

The species is a tree that grows up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. The leaves are oppositely arranged, and white flowers are borne on a terminal panicle/corymb. The fruits have not been observed. It most closely resembles Syzygium pyrifolium and Syzygium angbahsin.[2]

Syzygium abatakum occurs in lowland forests at an altitude of 100–930 m (330–3,050 ft).[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Syzygium abatakum Widodo". Plants of the World Online.
  2. ^ a b c Widodo, P.; Chikmawati, T. (28 June 2016). "Six New Species of Syzygium (Myrtaceae) from Sumatra". Edinburgh Journal of Botany. 73 (3): 277–289. doi:10.1017/S0960428616000111. Retrieved 18 April 2022.