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Syzygium myrtifolium Walp.

Red-lip · Myrtaceae

Also known as Eugenia oleina, Syzygium campanulatum, Syzygium sinubanense. Common names: Kelat oil.

Syzygium myrtifolium, the red lip or kelat oil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae.

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About Red-lip

Syzygium myrtifolium, the red lip or kelat oil, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and the Philippines. 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. It has found use as a garden, street, and landscaping shrub or tree, due to its colorful...

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Growing & care

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Native rangeBangladesh, Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Philippines, Sumatera, Thailand
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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