Fauna
Plant

Sea Apple

Syzygium grande

Also known as Jambu Laut, Great Sea Apple, Tall Eugenia

Sea apple is a towering coastal tree with a dense, spreading crown of dark green, leathery foliage that resists harsh onshore winds and salt spray. In late spring and after dry spells, the canopy erupts with clusters of white, pom-pom-like flowers that perfume the evening air and draw hordes of nectar-feeding bats and honeybees. Its small green fruits ripen into dense clusters that provide vital sustenance for flying foxes, bulbuls, and macaque troops across Southeast Asia.

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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyPhotoautotroph
Predators
  • Leaf-cutter caterpillars
  • Wood-boring beetles
  • Scale insects
ThreatsCoastal development, shoreline hardening, habitat clearing
HabitatsRocky and sandy coasts, coastal secondary forests, tidal riverbanks, urban parks
Life span60–100+ years
Classification
  1. FamilyMyrtaceae
  2. SpeciesSyzygium grande
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Wild berries have toxic look-alikes; never eat based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
  • Viewing Blooms: Look high into the canopy after dry spells to spot explosive clusters of fluffy white blossoms.
  • Wildlife Watching: Check fruiting branches at dusk to observe fruit bats feeding on the ripening crop.
  • Leaf Examination: Observe the distinct pairs of leathery leaves with down-curved tips adapted to shed torrential rain.
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