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Plant

Water Apple

Syzygium aqueum

Also 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 →
Key facts
Diet & preyAutotrophic (photosynthesis)
ThreatsHabitat loss from deforestation and land conversion
HabitatsTropical lowland rainforests, riverbanks, coastal thickets, and disturbed forest margins
Life span40–60 years
Classification
  1. FamilyMyrtaceae
  2. SpeciesSyzygium aqueum
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
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  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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.
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