Plant · GBIF taxon 3183335
Water Apple
Syzygium aqueumAlso known as Watery Rose Apple, Bell Fruit, Jambu Air
Water apple is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its glossy foliage, showy pom-pom clusters of cream-colored blossoms, and distinctive bell-shaped fruit. Flowering occurs multiple times a year in warm humid climates, drawing legions of honeybees and fruit bats that assist in pollination. Fallen fruits carpet the forest floor, where they provide vital moisture and sustenance for ground-dwelling birds, primates, and wild ungulates.
TropicalFloweringFruit-bearing
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Autotrophic (photosynthesis)
Predators
Not available
ThreatsHabitat loss from deforestation and land conversion
HabitatsTropical lowland rainforests, riverbanks, coastal thickets, and disturbed forest margins
Life span40–60 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyMyrtaceae
- SpeciesSyzygium aqueum
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Wild fruits have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Branch inspection: Look beneath dense foliage to spot hidden clusters of developing bell-shaped fruit.
- Flower watch: Check the blossoming canopy in early morning to observe heavy native bee and pollinator activity.
- Leaf identification: Crush a fallen leaf between fingers to note the subtle aromatic Myrtaceae scent.
Pollinator (c) Pirataber, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Pirataber · cc-by
Close Relative no rights reserved, uploaded by 葉子 · cc0
Close Relative (c) mauroguanandi, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Shelomi Doyle, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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