Syzygium jambos - Rose-apple
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Pitcairn Islands
Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston (Myrtaceae) is a medium size tree bearing edible fruits. It has been introduced to most of the tropics and was planted on Pitcairn Island as a fuel wood resource. This species is a poor disperser but regenerates profusely and does readily spread in the vicinity of mature trees to eventually form monotypic stands. Both seedlings and saplings are highly shade tolerant and mature individuals cast a heavy shade. Binggeli P. (2005) Species data sheet: Syzygium jambos. Crop Protection Compendium. CAB International, Wallingford. |
Profuse regeneration of Syzygium jambos in a forest gap. Often no other plants are to be found. |  |
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| Mature stand: note the typical arching stems and the absence of the shrub and ground layers with the exception of some scattered young S. jambos. |  |
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| Soil erosion under Syzygium jambos exposing root mat. Erosion is especially prevalent at the base of large mature trees. |  |