Syzygium myrtifolium, the red lip or kelat oil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae.[2] It is native to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines.[1] A shrub or dense tree from 2 to 20 m (7 to 66 ft) tall, it is typically found in coastal areas, lowlands, and other wet tropical situations.[2] It has found use as a garden, street, and landscaping shrub or tree, due to its colorful young leaves, amenability to pruning (including topiary), and fragrant flowers.[2][3]

Syzygium myrtifolium
In a park, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Flowers
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. myrtifolium
Binomial name
Syzygium myrtifolium
Synonyms[1]
List
    • Eugenia myrtifolia Roxb.
    • Eugenia oleina Wight
    • Eugenia parva C.B.Rob.
    • Eugenia sinubanensis Elmer
    • Syzygium campanellum Miq.
    • Syzygium campanulatum Korth.
    • Syzygium campanulatum var. longistylum Chantar. & J.Parn.
    • Syzygium sinubanense (Elmer) Diels

References

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  1. ^ a b "Syzygium myrtifolium Walp". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Syzygium myrtifolium (Roxb.) Walp". nparks.gov.sg. Flora Fauna Web. 19 August 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2024. Common Name: Kelat Oil, Kelat Paya, Red Lip, 红楠木
  3. ^ Fern, Ken (20 July 2022). "Useful Tropical Plants Syzygium myrtifolium". tropical.theferns.info. Tropical Plants Database. Retrieved 5 July 2024.