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Acmena DC. = Syzygium

Cleistocalyx Blume = Syzygium

Decaspermum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Edited by Pieter B. Pelser 11 November 2016

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  1. Decaspermum blancoi Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 112; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 155. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON (Isabela, Pangasinan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Albay), GOLO, SIBUYAN. Thickets at low and medium elevation, ascending to 1800m and sometimes found on exposed forested ridges. Photos
  2. Decaspermum parviflorum (Lam.) Scott, Kew Bull. 34 (1979) 66. --Decaspermum fruticosum non J.R.Forst. & G.Forst., Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 155. Photos
  3. Decaspermum philippinum AJ Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 408; --Type: PNH 12465 Sulit (L, holo), Palawan: Palawan prov., Mt Victoria (S slopes), dense dwarfed forest on rocky ridge, 800m, 18-May-1950. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN.
  4. Decaspermum vitis-idaea Stapf, Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4 (1894) 150. --Decaspermum microphyllum Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 289; EPFP 3 (1923) 156; --Type BS 34715 Ramos & Edaño (L, US, iso), Mindanao: Surigao del Norte, precise locality not cited. MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Thickets along small streams at low elevation, possibly ultramafic geology. Photos

Eucalyptus L’Her.

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  1. Eucalyptus deglupta Blume, Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugd.-Bat. 1 (1849) 83; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Photos

Non-naturalized cultivated species:

  1. Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., Cat. Pl. Horti Camald., ed. 2 (1832) 20.
  2. Eucalyptus citriodora Hook., in Mitch. Journ. Trop. Austral. 235; --Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson, Telopea 6 (1995) 388. Photos
  3. Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Voy. i. 153. t. 13; Nov. Holl. Pl. ii. 121. Photos
  4. Eucalyptus robusta Sm., in Bot. N. Holl. 39; et in Trans. Linn. Soc. iii. (1797) 283.
  5. Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm.,  Bot. N. Holl. 41; et in Trans. Linn. Soc. iii. (1797) 284

Eugenia L.

Edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 11 November 2016

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  1. Eugenia aherniana C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 344; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Jossinia aherniana (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 358; --Type: Clemens 619 (PNH, holo, destroyed), Mindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lake, Lanao, Camp Keithley. --Eugenia melastomoides Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1429; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Types: Elmer 10750 (A, GH, K, NSW, US, isosyn), Mindanao, Davao, Todaya (Mt. Apo), May-1909; Elmer 11013 (A, GH, K, MO, NSW, US, isosyn), Mindanao, Davao, Todaya (Mt. Apo), Jun-1909. Sulawesi, widespread in the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Lanao, Davao, Surigao, Agusan. Primary forests at low and medium elevation, ascending to 1050m.
  2. Eugenia inaequisepala Peter G.Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60(2) (2009) 405; --Jossinia brachypoda Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 359 (as ‘J. brachipoda’), nom. illeg.; --Type: BS 16403 Reillo (GH, holo; BM, L, US, iso), Mindanao, Zamboanga, Santa Maria, Sep–Oct 1912. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga (Sta Maria). Known only from the type collection.
  3. Eugenia kamelii Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 219; EPFP 3 (1923) 168; --Jossinia kamelii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 359; --Type: BS 17539 Ramos (PNH, holo, lost; US, A, iso), Samar, Cauayan Valley, 26-Mar-1914. Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Primary lowland forests. Known only from the type collection.
  4. Eugenia loheri C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 345; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 169; --Jossinia loheri (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 360; --Type: Loher 2475 (PNH, holo, destroyed; M, iso), Luzon, Pampanga, Mt. Arayat, Jun-1896; Cuming 1388 (A, para, type fragment and photo of type in BM). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Nueva Ecija, Pampanga. Thickets or forest at low or medium elevation. Known only from three collections (Wilson 2009).
  5. Eugenia montalbanica Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 417; --Jossinia montalbanica (Merr.) Merr. PJS 79 (1950) 360; --Eugenia diospyrifolia Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 39; EPFP 4 (1925) 253 (non Wall. ex Duthie); --Type: Loher 13307 (PNH, holo, destroyed; K, M, iso), Luzon, Rizal, Montalban, May-1913. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal, mountains back of Montalban. Known only from three collections.
  6. Eugenia pasacaensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 346; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Jossinia pasacaense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 360; --Type: FB 10467 (PNH, holo, destroyed; A (fragment), K, NY, US, iso), Luzon, Camarines, Pasacao, May-1908. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Sur (Pasacao). Limestone cliffs near the sea.
  7. Eugenia sargentii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 290; EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Jossinia sargentii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 360; --Type: Adduru 169 (PNH, holo, destroyed; A, K, iso), Luzon, Cagayan, [Littoe, vicinity of] Peñablanca, 5-Jun-1917. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Zambales, Pampanga, Rizal, Batangas, TICAO. Forested slopes at low and medium elevation.
  8. Eugenia tulanan Merr., PJS 11 c (1916) Bot. 201; EPFP 3 (1923) 179; --Jossinia tulanan (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 360; --Type: BS 24453 Ramos (PNH, holo, destroyed; A, K, NSW, NY, iso), Samar, Northern Samar, Catubig River at Pinipisakan, Mar-1916. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (Casiguran), Rizal, BOHOL, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Agusan (Diwata Mtns). Primary lowland forests.
  9. Eugenia uminganensis Peter G.Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60(2) (2009) 403; --Garcinia heterophylla Merr., PJS 12 c (1917) Bot. 285; EPFP 3 (1923) 84; --Jossinia heterophylla (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 359; --Type: BS 26457 Ramos & Edaño (A, holo (according to L.L.Co); PNH, destroyed, holo (Wilson 2009); K, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Nueva Ecija prov., Mt Umingan, 13-Aug-1916. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Pangasinan (Mt. Umingan). Primary forests at medium elevation. Known only from the type collection.
  10. Eugenia uniflora L., Sp. Pl. (1753) 471; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 356. Native of tropical America. Occasionally cultivated in the Philippines, naturalized in Luzon. Photos

Jossinia Comm. ex DC. = Eugenia

Kania Schltr.

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  1. Kania microphylla (Quisumb.& Merr.) Peter G. Wilson, Blumea 28 (1982) 178; --Tristania microphylla Quisumb. & Merr., PJS 36 (1928) 176; --Type: BS 4513 Ramos & Edaño (UC, holo; A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quirino (Mt Alzapan). In mossy forest, 1700m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  2. Kania urdanetensis (Elmer) Peter G. Wilson, Blumea 28 (1982) 179; --Mooria urdanetensis  (Elmer) Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 182; --Photinia urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 8 (1915) 2802; --Type: Elmer 13694 (UC, holo; L, NA, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte prov., Mt Urdaneta, wind-swept mossy ridge, 1600m. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.

Leptospermum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Edited by Pieter B. Pelser & Peter G. Wilson, 6 September 2013

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  1. Leptospermum amboinense Blume, Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 17 (1827) 1100; --Leptospermum flavescens sensu Merr. non Sm., EPFP 3 (1923) 184. Sumatra to Australia (Queensland). LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Benguet, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Batangas, Quezon, MINDORO, NEGROS, MINDANAO: Davao, Surigao del Sur. Exposed ridges in high montane cloud forests generally, 1000-2700m. Descending to coastal ultramafics in Ilocos Norte (Burgos) and Surigao del Sur. Photos 
  2. Leptospermum javanicum Blume, Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. 17 (1827) 1100. Burma to Sulawesi and the Philippines. Photos

Mearnsia Merr. = Metrosideros

Metrosideros Banks ex Gaertn.

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  1. Metrosideros halconensis (Merr.) Dawson, Blumea 23 (1976) 11; --Mearnsia halconensis Merr., PJS 2 c (1907) Bot. 284; EPFP 3 (1923) 182; --Type: Merrill 5792. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDORO: Mindoro Occidental (Mt Halcon), MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta). Mossy forests on exposed ridges, 1200-1500m.

Mooria Montrouzier = Kania

Osbornia F.Muell.

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  1. Osbornia octodonta F Muell., Fragm. 3 (1862) 31; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 182. Photos

Psidium L. [Not native]

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 6 July 2017

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  1. Psidium guajava L., Sp. Pl. (1753) 470; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 155. Pantropic. Introduced from tropical America, thoroughly naturalized throughout the Philippines, usually very common in thickets and secondary forests, low elevation to at least 1500m. Guava. Invasive species (CABI 2017). Photos

Non-naturalized

  1. Psidium cujavillus Burm.f., Fl. Ind. (1768) 114; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 154. Introduced from tropical America. LUZON (Rizal). In thickets at low and medium elevation, apparently very rare and local in the Philippines.

Rhodamnia Jack

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  1. Rhodamnia sp., Soejarto et al., Prelim. Checklist Fl. Pl. Palawan, Philippines. PALAWAN: Mt Victoria, Trident Mine area (Swedish Match-Hilleshog 1722).

Rhodomyrtus (DC.) Rchb.

Edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 31 October 2016

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  1. Rhodomyrtus surigaoensis Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2344; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 156. Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, DINAGAT, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte. In forests at low elevation, ascending to 1600m on Mt Urdaneta. Photos
  2. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk., Flora (1842) Beibl. 2:35; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 156. Photos

Syzygium Gaertn.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 5 July 2017

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  1. Syzygium acuminatissimum (Blume) DC., Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 12; --Acmena acuminatissima (Blume) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 19 (1938) 12; --Merr., PJS 79  (1950) 361. --Eugenia attenuatifolia Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 299; EPFP 3 (1923) 158; --Type: BS 30314 Ramos. --Eugenia cumingiana Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 173; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949)260, Fig. 62 & Fig. 5 (p. 9). --Eugenia saligna (Miq.) C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 392; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 176, non Jambosa saligna Miq. --Eugenia eucaudata Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808. India (Assam), Tenasserim, Andaman Isls, Thailand, S China, across Malesia: Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Banka, Natuna Isls, Borneo, Philippines, Java, Timor and Solomon Isls.  LUZON (most or all provinces), CATANDUANES, MINDORO, SIBUYAN, NEGROS, LEYTE, CAMIGUIN DE MINDANAO, MINDANAO. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  2. Syzygium abbreviatum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 372; --Eugenia abbreviata Elmer, LPB 8 (1915) 2776; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 156, non Urban, 1909; --Type: Elmer 14263 (GH, MO, NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet (Mt Sto Tomas). Note by L.L.Co: Known from 3 collections. Mossy forests, c. 2200m.
  3. Syzygium abulugense Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 373; --Eugenia propinqua Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot.  315; EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: BS 13911 Ramos (US, iso), non Syzygium propinquum  Vieill. ex Guillaumin,1938. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan (Abulug River). Note by L.L.co: Known only from the type collection.
  4. Syzygium acrophilum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 373; --Eugenia acrophila C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 389; EPFP 3 (1923) 156. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet (Mt Pulog), Zambales (Mt Tapulao = High Peak). Mossy forests, 2000-2700m.
  5. Syzygium affine Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 373; --Type: BS 22295 Ramos (A, holo;  US, K, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Nueva Ecija, Bulacan (Angat), Rizal, Quezon, Sorsogon.
  6. Syzygium albayense Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 374; --Type: Cuming 913 (K, holo; BM, iso; type fragment & carbon rubbings at A). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Albay. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  7. Syzygium alcinae (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, Mém. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 190, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 190; PJS 79 (1950) 375; --Eugenia alcinae Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 216; EPFP 3(1923) 157; --Type: Merrill 9224 (NY, US, iso). Borneo (Sabah), Philippines. S LUZON, CULION, PALAWAN (Taytay), PANAY. Dry thickets and forested slopes at low elevation.
  8. Syzygium alvarezii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 375; --Eugenia alvarezii C.B.Rob., PJS4 c (1909) Bot. 390, excluding BS 18379 Alvarez; EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Type: FB 18353 Alvarez (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Mountain Province, Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, MINDORO, PANAY. Chiefly in the mossy forests on ridges and peaks, 1000-2400m.
  9. Syzygium angulare (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 375; --Eugenia angularis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1434; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Type: Elmer 12080 (NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. SIBUYAN. Primary forest, c. 450m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  10. Syzygium angulatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 375; --Eugenia angulata C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 354; EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Type: RS Williams 2164 (NY 2 sheets, US, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Sax River, 600 feet. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Lanao. Forests up to 750m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from 2 collections cited in the original publication; three collections from PALAWAN (Victoria Peaks area) may belong here (vide Soejarto et al. (1995) Checklist Palawan Fl. Pl.).
  11. Syzygium antisepticum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 18 (1939) 159. --Syzygium glaucicalyx (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia glaucicalyx Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 50; --EPFP 3 (1923) 166. --?Eugenia grata Wight, Ill. 2 (1841) 15; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 233, Fig. 44g. LUZON: Bataan, Laguna, CULION, PALAWAN. Primary forests at low elevation, ascending to 600m. According to Merrill (1950), “…may be the Philippine representative of the Indo-Malaysian Syzygium zeylanicum (L.) DC. [Eugenia spicata Lam.], although as Henderson notes, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 233, it is closer to the allied Syzygium gratum Wall. [Eugenia grata Wight], which extends from Assam and Burma to Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. The Philippine form is an inland, usually sylvan species, rather than a coastal one.” Photos
  12. Syzygium antonianum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 375; --Eugenia antoniana Elmer, LPB 4  (1912) 1425; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Type: Elmer 11621 (NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, primary forests, c. 1800m. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  13. Syzygium apoense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 376; --Eugenia apoensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1901; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 157; --Type: Elmer 11594 (MO, NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Primary forests, c. 1800m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  14. Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f.) Alston, Ann. Bot. Gard. Peradeniya 11 (1929) 204; --Merr., PJS 79(1950) 376; --Eugenia aquea Burm.f., Fl. Ind. (1768) 114; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 157, cum syn.; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 53, Fig. 9a. Perhaps a native of S India. Widely distributed in Malesia, introduced to the Philippines for its edible fruits. SAMAR, DINAGAT, BASILAN, MINDANAO. In thickets and forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  15. Syzygium arcuatinervium (Merr.) Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 135; --Cleistocalyx arcuatinervius (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 18 (1937) 333, pl. 215, Fig. 16-18; --Merr., PJS 79(1950) 363; --Eugenia arcuatinervia Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 104; EPFP 3 (1923) 158; --Type: Meyer 2598 (PNH, holo, lost), Luzon: Bataan prov., Lamao Forest Reserve, forests, c.600m. --Eugenia sibulanensis Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808, invalid name, no Latin diagnosis. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: La Union, Cagayan, Bataan, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines, MINDORO, NEGROS, LEYTE, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Lanao, Davao, Surigao. Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  16. Syzygium astronioides (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 376; --Eugenia astronioides C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 393; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 158. --Eugenia bakeri Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2355; --Type: Elmer 14031 (MO, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte prov., Mt Urdaneta. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines, LEYTE, SIARGAO, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte. Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  17. Syzygium attenuatum (Miq.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 185, (Mem.Gray Herb. 4: 185; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 376; --Eugenia attenuata Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plant. 40 (1909) 121; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 238, Fig. 45a-b. --Eugenia purpuricarpa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1435; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: Elmer 12818 (GH, NY, US, iso). Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, SW Philippines. PALAWAN. Forested ridges at or above 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. (1949) 121, suggests that the Philippine Syzygium clavellatum (Merr.) Merr., S. clementis (C.B.Rob.)  Merr., S. rosenbluthii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., and Eugenia purpuricarpa Elmer, all belonging to S. attenuatum group, may represent but a single species.
  18. Syzygium balerense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 376; --Eugenia balerensis C.B.Rob.,PJS 6 c (1911) Bot. 346; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Camarines Norte. Primary forests at low elevation.
  19. Syzygium bankense (Hassk.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 160, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 160; PJS 79 (1950) 377.
  20. Syzygium barnesii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 377; --Eugenia barnesii Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 17 (1904) 37; EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan. Primary forests, 500-750m.
  21. Syzygium bataanense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 377; --Eugenia bataanensis Merr., PJS 1(1906) Suppl.  104; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, MINDORO, MINDANAO: Agusan. Primary forests, 500-900m. Photos
  22. Syzygium benguetense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 377; --Eugenia benguetensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 374; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet. Forests, 1500-2000m.
  23. Syzygium bernardoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 378; --Eugenia bernardoi Merr., PJS 18 (1921)304; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 159; --Type: FB 27074 Bernardo. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Cagayan. Lowland primary forests.
  24. Syzygium blancoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 378; --Eugenia blancoi Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 160; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, SAMAR. Lowland primary forests.
  25. Syzygium bordenii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 378; --Eugenia bordenii Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 47; EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Bataan, Rizal, Camarines, Albay, MINDORO, NEGROS, MINDANAO, BASILAN. Primary lowland forests, often common. Photos
  26. Syzygium borneense (Miq.) Miq., Fl. Ind. Bat. 1 (1855) 453; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 378. --Eugenia pseudosubtilis King, Mat. Fl. Mal. Pen. No. 12 (1901) 123; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949)204, in obs. --Eugenia ixoroides Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1426; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167; --Type: Elmer 13165. Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and (as E. ixoroides),  PALAWAN. Primary forests, c. 225m. Also in Thailand and Sumatra if conspecific with E. pseudosubtilis.
  27. Syzygium brachyurum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 379; --Type: PNH 9768 Lagrimas. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Norte (Bicol National Forest Park). Lowland forest, 100m.
  28. Syzygium brevipaniculatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia brevipaniculata Merr., PJS11 c (1916) Bot. 23; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 380; --Type: BS 23567 Ramos. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon. Primary forests along streams at low or medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  29. Syzygium brittonianum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia brittoniana C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 398; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Mountain Province, Benguet. Forests, c. 1500m.
  30. Syzygium cagayanense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia cagayanensis Merr., PJS 10c (1915) Bot. 214; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan. Forests, c. 300m. Note by L.L.Co: Known from three collections.
  31. Syzygium calcicola (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia calcicola Merr., PJS 10 c (1915)Bot. 209; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Benguet, Zambales, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines. Forests at low and medium elevation, ascending to 1300m. Photos
  32. Syzygium calleryanum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia calleryana C.B.Rob., PJS 6 c (1911) Bot. 348; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 161, cum syn. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal. Forests at medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Fruiting materials from MINDANAO: Zamboanga peninsula (Ahern s.n.) may prove to belong here.
  33. Syzygium calubcob (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia calubcob C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 364; --Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 353; EPFP 3 (1923) 161, cum syn. BATAN ISLS and N LUZON to PALAWAN and MINDANAO. Common and widely distributed in thickets and forests at low and medium elevation.
  34. Syzygium candelabriforme (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 380; --Eugenia candelabriformis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 375; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Abra, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Benguet, Rizal, Laguna. Primary forests at medium elevation, ascending to 1800m.
  35. Syzygium capitatum (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sc. 18 (1939) 150. PALAWAN: Brooke’s Pt, Malalung River. Note by L.L.Co: Five uncertainly named specimens from C-S PALAWAN by Soejarto et al. (1995).
  36. Syzygium capoasense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 381; --Eugenia capoasensis Merr., PJS 10 c(1915) Bot. 209; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Type: Merrill 9493. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN (Mt Capoas). Exposed ridge-summit mossy forest, c. 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  37. Syzygium cardiophyllum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 381; --Eugenia cardiophylla Merr., PJS 18(1921) 305; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Type: FB 26534 Rola. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon. In forests c. 600m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  38. Syzygium casiguranense (Quisumb.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 381; --Eugenia casiguranense Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 337, t. 12; --Type: BS 45464 Ramos & Edaño (PNH, holo, lost; US, NY, iso), Luzon: Aurora prov., Casiguran. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (Casiguran; Mtns WSW of Baler), Rizal (Mt Irid). Forest, low to 600m.
  39. Syzygium cavitense Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 381; --Type: BS 22584 Ramos & Deroy (GH, holo; A, US, K, L, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cavite. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  40. Syzygium ciliatosetosum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 382; --Eugenia ciliatosetosa Merr., PJS7 c (1912) Bot. 315; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Type BS 13974 Ramos (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Quezon. Usually along streams in lowland primary forests. Photos
  41. Syzygium cinnamomeum (Vidal) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 382. --Eugenia cinnamomea Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 172; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Type: Cuming 846. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Albay, MINDORO. Lowland primary forests.
  42. Syzygium clavellatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 382; --Eugenia clavellata Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 104; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines, Sorsogon, SAMAR, MINDANAO. Primary forests, medium elevation.
  43. Syzygium claviflorum (Roxb.) Cowan & Cowan, Trees N Bengal (1929) 67; --Merr., PJS 79  (1950) 382; --Eugenia claviflora Roxb., Hort. Beng. (1814) 37, nom. nud., Fl. Ind. ed. 2, 2 (1832) 488, descr.; --Merr.,  EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 252, Fig. 49a, cum syn.
  44. Syzygium clementis (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 383; --Eugenia clementis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 (1909) Bot. 383; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines?; Sorsogon, PANAY, MINDANAO: Lanao; Surigao. Primary forests up to 800m.
  45. Syzygium confertum (Korth.) Merr. & Perry, Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 177, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 177; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 383. --Eugenia calvinii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1419; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 161; --Type: Elmer 12869. --Eugenia densepunctata Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantent. 40 (1900) 97. Sumatra, Java, Borneo and SW Philippines. PALAWAN. Primary forests, c. 225m.  Note by L.L.Co: Aside from Elmer 12869, type of Eugenia calvinii Elmer, seven other known collections from Palawan.
  46. Syzygium congestum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 383; --Eugenia congesta Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 49; EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Mountain Province, Benguet, Bataan, Camarines Sur (Mt Isarog), Albay, Sorsogon. Exposed ridge mossy forests, to 2000m.
  47. Syzygium conglobatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 383; --Eugenia conglobata C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 359; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163. --Eugenia subsulcata Elmer, LPB 4 (1909) 3059; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Laguna, Camarines, ALABAT, PALAWAN, LEYTE, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Bukidnon, Surigao. Lowland primary forests.
  48. Syzygium consanguineum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 384; --Eugenia consanguinea Merr.,PJS 18 (1921) 300; EPFP 3 (1923) 163; --Type: BS 26995 Ramos (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra (Mt Posuey). Note by L.L.Co: Known only from 2 collections.
  49. Syzygium consimile Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 384; --Type: PNH 6442 Sulit. Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR: Eastern Samar (Mt Calbiga and Bagacay, near Concord). Forested slopes, 200-350m. Note by L.L.Co: A fruiting specimen, Whitford 1227 (K) from LUZON (Bataan) apparently belongs here.
  50. Syzygium copelandii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia copelandii C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 352; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Davao. Lowland forests.
  51. Syzygium cordatilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia cordatilimba Merr., PJS 27(1925) 40; EPFP 4 (1925) 253. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal, NEGROS: Negros Oriental (Lake Danao).
  52. Syzygium corticopapyraceum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia corticopapyracea Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1405; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163; --Type: Elmer 11571. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Primary forest, c. 1500m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type locality.
  53. Syzygium costulatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia costulata C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 393; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Pangasinan, Bataan, Rizal, Quezon, Camarines. Primary forests at medium elevation.
  54. Syzygium crassibracteatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia crassibracteata Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 210; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 164; --Type: BS 15358 Ramos. Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE. In forests, probably c. 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  55. Syzygium crassilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia crassilimba Merr., PJS 27(1925) 41; EPFP 4 (1925) 253; --Type: Loher 14208 (not seen by L.L.Co, cited by Merrill), Luzon: Rizal prov., Paningtingan. Feb-1913. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  56. Syzygium crassipes (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 385; --Eugenia crassipes C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 361; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 164. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Bataan (Lamao, type locality), Sierra Madre Range from Cagayan to Quezon, Laguna, Batangas, PALAWAN, two collections cited by Soejarto et al (1995). Lowland primary forests. Photos
  57. Syzygium crassissimum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 386; --Eugenia crassissima Merr., PJS 10 c(1915) Bot. 211; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 164; --Type: BS 15387 Ramos. --Eugenia lumutanensis Merr., in sched. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quirino, Rizal, Quezon, LEYTE, DINAGAT. Mossy forests on ridges or peaks, above 1000m.
  58. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, US Dept. Agr. Bull. 248 (1912) 25; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 386; --Eugenia cumini (L.) Druce, Bot. Excl. Club 3 (1914) 418; --Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; EPFP 3 (1923) 164, cum syn.; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 182, Fig. 35. Indo-Malayan region generally, introduced in other tropical countries. Throughout the Philippines, planted and in many regions spontaneous. Note by L.L.Co: In all probability of prehistoric introduction from Malaya. Photos
  59. Syzygium curranii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 386; --Eugenia curranii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) Bot. 351; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 164. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Laguna, Camarines, PALAWAN (Taytay, SMHI 951), SAMAR. Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  60. Syzygium curtiflorum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 386; --Eugenia curtiflora Elmer, LPB 1 (1908)328; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 164; --Type: Elmer 8768. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Laguna, Quezon. Primary forests, 900-1400m.
  61. Syzygium davaoense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 386; --Eugenia davaoensis Elmer, LPB 4  (1912) 1439; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165; --Type: Elmer 11342. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao. Forested ridges, c. 1800m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  62. Syzygium decipiens (Koord. & Valeton) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 23 (1942) 281; PJS 79 (1950) 387; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 387; --Eugenia decipiens Koord. & Valeton, Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenz. 2 (1899) 6; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Java, Philippines, New Guinea, Solomon Islands. LUZON: Bataan (Lamao, c. 600m), Camarines Norte (Mt Labo), PALAWAN. Primary forests.
  63. Syzygium densinervium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 387; --Eugenia densinervia Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 105; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165. LUZON: Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Camarines, Sorsogon, MINDORO, PANAY, SAMAR. Primary forests, 100-600m.
  64. Syzygium diffusiflorum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 387, non Merr. & Perry (1942). --Eugenia diffusa Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 301; EPFP 3 (1923) 165, non Turr. (1915); --Type: BS 27155 Ramos. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte. Dry forests at low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  65. Syzygium durum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 387; --Eugenia dura Merr., PJS 11 c (1916) Bot. 24;--Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, Sorsogon (Mt Bulusan). Primary forests at low or medium elevation.
  66. Syzygium ebaloi Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 388 (as ‘ebaloii’); --Type: Ebalo 930 (A). Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN (Isabela, Land Grant of the University of the Philippines). Low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  67. Syzygium ecostulatum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 388; --Eugenia ecostulata Elmer, LPB 4  (1912) 1428; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165; --Type: Elmer 13102. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Lowland primary forest. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  68. Syzygium elliptifolium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 388; --Eugenia elliptifolia Merr., PJS 18 (1921)291; EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Endemic to the Philippines. POLILLO, CATANDUANES. Primary forests at medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the two original collections.
  69. Syzygium elliptilimbum (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 187, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 187; PJS 79 (1950) 388; --Eugenia elliptilimba Merr., J. Straits Branch Roy. As. Soc. 77(1917) 211; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165; --Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 29, descr. fruct.; --Type from Borneo. --Eugenia suluensis Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 416; --Type: BS 43916 Ramos & Edaño. Borneo, SW Philippines. JOLO (Mt Dajo), MINDANAO: Zamboanga (Mt Tubuan). Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  70. Syzygium escritorii Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 389; --Eugenia euphlebia Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 217, non Hayata (1913); --Type: BS 20782 Escritor. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon (Guinayangan). Primary forests, low to medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from this locality.
  71. Syzygium everettii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 389; --Eugenia everettii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) Bot. 371; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166. --Syzygium irosinense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 396, nom. inval.; --Eugenia irosinensis Elmer ex Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166, pro syn. --Eugenia everettii Elmer, no Latin descr.; --Syntypes: Elmer 15600 (GH, MO, NY), 15274 (MO, NY), 16341. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon (Mt Bulusan). Forest at medium elevation. Talaud Isls (?), Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Laguna, Camarines, Sorsogon. NEGROS, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Primary lowland forests. Photos
  72. Syzygium fastigiatum (Blume) Merr. & Perry, Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 152, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 152; PJS 79 (1950) 389; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 389; --Eugenia fastigiata Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plant. 40 (1900) 104; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 190, Fig. 36c. --Eugenia sablanensis Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 228; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 176; --Type: Elmer 8879 (NY, iso). --Eugenia sablanensis var. ramulosa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1408; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 176; --Type: Elmer 11633 (NA, NY, US, iso). Tenasserim, Burma, Thailand, Indochina, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Philippines. LUZON (Cagayan to Sorsogon), MINDORO, PALAWAN, NEGROS, LEYTE, MINDANAO, BASILAN. Primary forests at low and medium elevation, ascending to c. 1200m.
  73. Syzygium fenicis (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 390; --Eugenia fenicis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c(1909) Bot. 355; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166; --Type: BS 4065 Fenix. Endemic to the Philippines. BABUYAN ISLS, LUZON: Rizal. Forests at low and medium elevation.
  74. Syzygium filipes Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 390; --Type: BS 34723 Ramos & Edaño (A, holo; US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao. Note by L.L.Co: Allied to Syzygium rostratum (Blume) DC of Sumatra, Java and Borneo.
  75. Syzygium fischeri (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia fischeri Merr.,  PJS 10 c (1915) Bot.218; EPFP 3 (1923) 166; --Type: FB 21755 Fischer. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte (Mt Kabatuan, PNH 10537 Mendoza & Convocar). Note by L.L.Co: The identity of the Surigao specimen is not certain.
  76. Syzygium foxworthyi (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia foxworthyi Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1414; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166; --Type: Elmer 11280. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao. Forested ridges, c. 850m. Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type collection.
  77. Syzygium garciae (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia garciae Merr. ex C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) Bot. 399; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Sorsogon, MINDORO, MINDANAO: Lanao. Forests at low and medium elevation.
  78. Syzygium gigantifolium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia gigantifolia Merr. ex C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 350; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166.  MINDORO, CULION, MINDANAO: Lanao, BASILAN. Note by L.L.Co: BS 46224 Edaño from PANAY apparently belongs here. Open forests at low elevation.
  79. Syzygium gitingense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 391; --Eugenia gitingensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1409; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 166; --Type: Elmer 12078. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Camarines, SIBUYAN (type locality). Primary forests, up to 450m.
  80. Syzygium glabratum [Blume] (DC.) Veldk., Blumea 48 (2003) 489; --Syzygium gracile (Korth.) Amshoff in Backer, Beknopte Fl. Jav. 4 b (1) 6: Fam. 98, Sept (1944) 22; Blumea 5 (1945) 500;--Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 392. --Eugenia virens (Blume) Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantent. 40 (1900) 113; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 249, Fig. 47a. --Eugenia leptogyna C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 368; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 186. Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Bali and the Philippines. LUZON: Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDORO (type locality of E. leptogyna), PALAWAN, PANAY, NEGROS, MINDANAO: Agusan. Primary forests at low elevation, ascending to 1000m.
  81. Syzygium globosum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 392; --Eugenia globosa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1404; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165. --Eugenia banaba Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1443; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 159; --Type: Elmer 12146. Endemic to the Philippines. SIBUYAN (type locality of E. banaba Elmer), PANAY, MINDANAO: Davao (Mt Apo, type of E. globosum Elmer). Primary forests, c. 225-1200m. Note by L.L.Co: Closely allied to Syzygium balerense.
  82. Syzygium griseum (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. (1949) 124; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 393; --Eugenia grisea C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 395; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167. Borneo (fide Airy Shaw), Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Rizal, Laguna, Camarines, GUIMARAS, LEYTE, SAMAR. Primary lowland forests.
  83. Syzygium halophilum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 393; --Eugenia halophila Merr., EPFP 3 (1923)167; --Type: FB 13760 Foxworthy, de Mesa & Villamil (A, type fragment and photo of type from BM; US, iso). --Eugenia maritima Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 212 non DC. (1828). Banguey (off Sabah), Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Forests bordering mangrove swamp. Note by L.L.Co: Sterile materials from LUZON: Cagayan and Camarines, and LEYTE probably represents the same species.
  84. Syzygium hughcumingii Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 394; --Type: Cuming 1498 (A, type fragment & photo of holo from BM). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Sur.
  85. Syzygium hutchinsonii (Merr. ex C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 395; --Eugenia  hutchinsonsii Merr. ex C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 376; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167; --Type: FB 4026 Hutchinson (US, iso, type fragment and carbon rubbings in A). Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN. Lowland forest. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection.
  86. Syzygium ilocanum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 395; --Eugenia ilocana Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 291;EPFP 3 (1923) 167; --Type: BS 27420 Ramos (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Ilocos Norte prov., Bangui, 13-Mar-1917. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte. Dry forests at low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the two original collections.
  87. Syzygium incarnatum (Elmer) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 195, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 154; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 395; --Eugenia incarnata Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1416;--Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167; --Type: Elmer 13231. Borneo, Philippines. PALAWAN. Primary forest, c. 225m.
  88. Syzygium incrassatum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 395; --Eugenia incrassata Elmer, LPB 2  (1909) 581; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167; --Type: Elmer 9187 (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon prov., Lucban, Mt Banahaw. In woods at 750m, May-1907. --Eugenia camiguinensis Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 314; EPFP 3 (1923) 161; --Type: Merrill Philip. Pl. 1175, leg. M Ramos (US, iso), Camiguin. Apr-1912. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon (Lucban, Mt Banahaw), SAMAR, CAMIGUIN. Forests at medium elevation, 600-750m.
  89. Syzygium intumescens (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 396; --Eugenia intumescens C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 401; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 167. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Benguet, Zambales, Rizal, MASBATE, LEYTE, SAMAR, CAMIGUIN. Primary forests at medium elevation. Photos
  90. Syzygium isabelense (Quisumb.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 397; --Eugenia isabelensis Quisumb., PJS41 (1930) 339, t. 13; --Type: BS 47218 Ramos & Edaño. LUZON: Isabela, San Mariano (US, NY). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Camarines. Along forest streams at low elevation, ascending to 700m.
  91. Syzygium iwahigense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 397; --Eugenia iwahigensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1417; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 116; --Type: Elmer 12743. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Secondary forests at low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  92. Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston in Trimen, Handbook Fl. Sri Lanka 6, Suppl. (1931) 116; --Merr., PJS79 (1950) 397; --Eugenia jambos L., Sp. Pl. (1753) 470; --Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; EPFP 3(1923) 168, cum syn.; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 62, Fig. 11b. Indo-Malesia generally, cultivated in other tropical countries. Of prehistoric introduction in the Philippines, now widely cultivated and naturalized. Invasive species (CABI 2017). Photos
  93. Syzygium kusukusense (Hayata) Mori, Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. 28 (1938) 504; --Hatusima, Mem.Fac. Agr. Kagoshima Univ. 5 (1966) 42. Taiwan, Philippines. BATAN, in thicket, locally rare. Hatusima 28591. Note by L.L.Co: To be compared with Syzygium fastigiatum (Blume) Merr. & Perry
  94. Syzygium lacustre (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 397; --Eugenia lacustris C.B.Rob., PJS4 c (1909) Bot. 377; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 168; --Type: Clemens 299. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon. Lowland forests.
  95. Syzygium lancilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 397; --Eugenia lancilimba Merr., PJS 20  (1922) 413; EPFP 3 (1923) 168; --Type: BS 36934 Ramos & Edaño. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Sur (Malangas). On river banks at low elevation.
  96. Syzygium leucoxylon Korth., Nederl. Kruidk. Arch. 1 (1847) 203; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 398; --Eugenia leucoxylon Miq., Ann. Bot. Ind. 1 (1850) 26, pl. 8; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949)235, Fig. 44j. --Eugenia brevistylis C.B.Rob., PJS 6 c (1911) Bot. 347; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Peninsular Malaysia, Anambas Isls, Borneo, and Philippines.  LUZON: Quezon, SIBUYAN, PALAWAN, LEYTE, TINAGO, DINAGAT, MINDANAO. Lowland forests.
  97. Syzygium leytense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 398; --Eugenia leytensis Elmer, LPB 1 (1908)  329; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 169; --Type: Elmer 7263. --Eugenia samarensis Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 223; EPFP 3 (1923) 176; --Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1671 (US, NY, iso). --Eugenia sarcocarpa Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 295; EPFP 3 (1923) 176; --Type: Wenzel 1484 (A, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, SAMAR. Primary forests up to 500m.
  98. Syzygium lineatum (DC.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 109. --Syzygium longiflorum C.Presl, Bot. Bemerk. (1844) 70; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 398; --Eugenia longiflora (C.Presl) Fern.-Villar, Novis. App. (1880) 86; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 169; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 159, Fig. 30, e-f., cum syn. Burma, Thailand, Indochina, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Java, Philippines. Throughout the Philippines in most islands and provinces. Primary forests at low and medium elevation, often common. Photos
  99. Syzygium llanosii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 398; --Eugenia llanosii Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 220; EPFP 3 (1923) 169; --Type: Merrill 9704. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Dense thickets in limestone formation, c. 1300m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  100. Syzygium longipedicellatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 399; --Eugenia longipedicellata Merr.,Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 17 (1904) 37; --C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 349; --Merr., EPFP 3(1923) 169; --Type: Merrill 1046, Luzon: Aurora prov., Baler. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora. Lowland forest. Note by L.L.Co: Known from three collections. Photos
  101. Syzygium longissimum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 399; --Eugenia longissima Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 50; EPFP 3 (1923) 169. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Benguet, Zambales. Forests along streams, 40-900m. Photos
  102. Syzygium longistylum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 399; --Eugenia longistyla Merr., PJS 10 c(1915) Bot. 220; EPFP 3 (1923) 169; --Type: FB 17910 Barros. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela. Primary lowland forests. Photos
  103. Syzygium lorofolium Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 399; --Type: FB 20889 Escritor (US, holo), Luzon: Quezon prov., Guinayangan. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon (Guinayangan; Kabibihan), SAMAR.
  104. Syzygium luteum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 401; --Eugenia lutea C.B.Rob., PJS 6 c(1911) Bot. 350; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 170; --Type: FB 18635 Darling. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon. Forested river banks at low elevation.
  105. Syzygium luzonense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 401; --Eugenia luzonensis Merr., Govt.  Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 17 (1904) 37; EPFP 3 (1923) 170. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON (Cagayan to Quezon), MINDORO, MASBATE, NEGROS, MINDANAO: Lanao, Davao. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  106. Syzygium macgregorii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 401; --Eugenia macgregorii C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 367; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 170; --Type: BS 1279 McGregor. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, POLILLO, MINDORO, PALAWAN, MASBATE, NEGROS, BOHOL, LEYTE, SAMAR, CALICOAN (near Samar), TINAGO, MINDANAO: Lanao, Davao, Surigao. Forests at low and medium elevation.
  107. Syzygium mainitense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 401; --Eugenia mainitensis Elmer, LPB 4(1912) 1415; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 170; --Type: Elmer 11821. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Sorsogon, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Surigao. Primary forests up to 1300m.
  108. Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 19 (1938) 215; Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci.18 (1939) 154, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 154; PJS 79 (1950) 401); --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 401; --Eugenia malaccensis L., Sp. Pl. (1753) 470; --Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; EPFP 3 (1923) 170, cum syn., --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 46, Fig. 6a. Indo-Malaya, now planted in most tropical countries. Note by L.L.Co: Cultivated in most parts of the Philippines for its edible fruits, although nowhere naturalized. Photos
  109. Syzygium malagsam (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402; --Eugenia malagsam Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1403; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 170; --Type: Elmer 11838. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Primary forests, c. 1200m. Note by L.L.Co: A collection from MINDORO (Mt Halcon, PNH 3261 Edaño) may belong here.
  110. Syzygium mananquil (Blanco) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402. --Eugenia mananquil Blanco, Fl. Filip.(1837) 431; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171, cum syn. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON (Cagayan to Sorsogon), MINDORO, LEYTE, MINDANAO. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  111. Syzygium martelinoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402. --Eugenia martelinoi Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 306; EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Type: BS 35630 Martelino & Edaño. Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY. Forests, c. 650m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  112. Syzygium mauritsii Govaerts in R.H.A.Govaerts & al., World Checkl. Myrtaceae (2008) 400. --Syzygium merrillii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402, nom. illeg.; --Eugenia merrillii C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 349; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Type: Merrill 760. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Forests along streams at low and medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known from from 7 collections.Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN.
  113. Syzygium megalanthum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402; --Eugenia megalantha C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 374; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Type: BS 784 Foxworthy. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN: Iwahig. Forests along streams at low and medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from 3 collections from the type locality.
  114. Syzygium megistophyllum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402; --Eugenia megalophylla Merr., PJS 27  (1925) 43; EPFP 4 (1925) 253; --Type: Loher 13596 (A, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon (Umiray). Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  115. Syzygium melanostictum (Miq.) Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 138. Java, Philippines.
  116. Syzygium melliodorum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 402; --Eugenia melliodora C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 401; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Type: McGregor 224. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Laguna, Quezon, POLILLO, MINDORO, LEYTE. Primary lowland forests.
  117. Syzygium merrittianum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia merrittiana C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 369; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 171; --Type: BS 5198 Ramos. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Pangasinan, Bataan, Rizal, Camarines, Albay, MINDORO, SIBUYAN. On slopes and along streams at low and medium elevation. Photos
  118. Syzygium mimicum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia mimica Merr., PJS 1 (1906)  Suppl. 112; EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Types: Merrill 5034 (NY, syntype; US, isosyntype), Ahern’s Collector 3431 (US, isosyn). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Zambales, Pampanga, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna, Quezon, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Zamboanga. On rocky river banks (typical narrow-leaved form) and on slopes at low and medium elevation.
  119. Syzygium mindorense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia mindorensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 399; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Type: FB 9820 Merritt. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Batangas, MINDORO. Forested slopes at low elevation.
  120. Syzygium mirabile (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia mirabilis Merr., PJS 20 (1922) 412;EPFP 3 (1923) 172. --Types: BS 36772 Ramos & Edaño (US, iso); BS 37238 Ramos & Edaño (A, isosyn). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Lanao. Lowland forests.
  121. Syzygium mirandae (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia mirandae Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 221; EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Type: FB 21687 Miranda (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines (Mt Calisuga). Mossy forest, c. 700m.
  122. Syzygium multinerve (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 403; --Eugenia multinervia C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 352; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Type: Cuming 1299 (A, photo of  type from BM; K, BM cited by Merrill, 1950). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan. Note by L.L.Co: Probably in forests at low elevation.
  123. Syzygium multipuncticulatum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 404; --Type: PNH 6048 Sulit (A). Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR: Loquilocon, near Wright. Lowland forests, 150m. Note by L.L.Co: Only known with certainty from the type collection; allied to Syzygium mainitense.
  124. Syzygium myrtifolium Walp., Repert. Bot. Syst. 2 (1843) 178. Bangladesh to W and C Malesia, Philippines?
  125. Syzygium myrtillus (Stapf) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, n.s., 18 (1939) 171. --Syzygium ugoense (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. (1949) 120; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 419; --Eugenia ugoensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 389; --Type: FB 10913 Curran (US, iso). --Eugenia myrtillus Merr. EPFP 3 (1923) 172, pro parte, non Stapf (1894). LUZON: Benguet (Mt Ugo, type locality). Photos
  126. Syzygium nervosum A.Cunn. ex DC., Prodr. 3 (1828) 260. --Syzygium operculatum (Roxb.) Nied. --Die Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien 3(7) (1893); --Cleistocalyx operculatus (Roxb.) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 18 (1937) 337, pl. 215, Fig. 41-48, cum syn.; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 363; --Eugenia operculata Roxb., Hort. Beng. (1814) 37, nom. nud.; Fl. Ind. 2 (1832) 486; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 264, Fig. 53. --Eugenia clausa C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 380; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162, cum syn. India, Burma, SE China, Hainan, Thailand, Indochina, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Philippines, Ambon(?), tropical Australia. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Ilocos Sur, Rizal, MINDORO, PALAWAN, NEGROS. Lowland primary forests.
  127. Syzygium nitidum Benth. in Hook., London J. Bot. 2 (1843) 221 (non Eugenia nitida Vell.); -- Merr.,PJS 79 (1950) 404. --Eugenia benthamii A Gray, Bot. Wilkes US Explor. Exped. (1854) 520; EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Philippines, Tobie Is. (Geelvink Bay, New Guinea). LUZON: La Union, Isabela, Bataan, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines, MINDORO, MANGSI. Forests at low elevation. Photos
  128. Syzygium oblanceolatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 405; --Eugenia oblanceolata C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 400; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Type: Cuming 1676 (A, typefragment and photo of type from BM).
  129. Syzygium obliquinervium (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 405; --Eugenia obliquinervia Elmer, LPB10 (1939) 3768, not validly published, no Latin description; --Type: Elmer 16117 (A, holo; GH, NY, MO, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON (Sorsogon, Mt Bulusan). Note by L.L.Co: Add habitat notes from LPB; known only from the type.
  130. Syzygium oleinum Wall. ex Wight, Ill. 2 (1841) 15, nom. in syn., et  Walp., Repert. 2 (1843) 178, nom.; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 406; --Eugenia oleina (Wall. ex Wight) Wight, Ill. 2 (1841) 15, nom.; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 150, Fig. 29e-f. --Eugenia parva (Merr.) C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 341; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 173. Burma, Thailand, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Anambas Isls, Borneo and the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Zambales, Pampanga, Bataan, Rizal, Quezon, Camarines, Albay, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN, BOHOL. Forested ridges up to 900m.
  131. Syzygium palawanense (C.B.Rob.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 185, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 185; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 376; --Eugenia palawanensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 377; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Type: FB 3503 Curran. Borneo, Philippines. PALAWAN. Lowland forests. Note by L.L.Co: The type is the only known Philippine collection.
  132. Syzygium pallidum Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 17 (1906) 17, non Eugenia pallida Berg.; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 407; --Eugenia perpallida Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 106; EPFP 3 (1923)174; --Type: Merrill 1764 (A, US). --Eugenia pacifica Elmer ex Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174, nom. in obs.; --Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808, nom. “E.pacifica Elmer is E. perpallida Merr.” Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Abra, Ilocos Sur, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Quezon, Albay, Sorsogon, LUBANG, MINDORO, SIBUYAN, NEGROS, MINDANAO: Lanao, BASILAN. In forests, chiefly at medium elevation, ascending to 1000m.
  133. Syzygium panayense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 407; --Eugenia panayensis Merr., PJS 18(1921) 292; EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Type: BS 32470 McGregor (PNH, holo, possibly lost; A,US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY: Antique. Mossy forest, c. 1000m.
  134. Syzygium panduriforme (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408; --Eugenia panduriformis Elmer, LPB 4(1912) 1412; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Type: Elmer 11246. S Philippines, Sangi Is (N of Sulawesi). MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Forested ridges, 1000-1400m. Photos
  135. Syzygium pascasioi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408 (as ‘pascasioii’); --Eugenia pascasioi Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 307; EPFP 3 (1923) 173; --Type: BS 35057. Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE. Dry forests at low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  136. Syzygium paucivenium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408; --Eugenia paucivenia C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 382; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: Cuming 1186 (A, iso). CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Rizal. Slopes at low and medium elevation.
  137. Syzygium penasii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408; --Eugenia penasii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 293; EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: FB 26703 Peñas. Endemic to the Philippines. CALAYAN. Lowland forests, c. 300m. Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type.
  138. Syzygium peregrinum (Blume) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts  Sci. 18 (1939) 154 (Mem. Gray Herb.  4: 154); --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408. --Eugenia tawanensis Merr., Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15 (1929) 220. Borneo. SW Philippines. SULU ARCHIPELAGO, BENGAS IS, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, near Kabasalan.
  139. Syzygium phanerophlebium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 408; --Eugenia  phanerophlebia C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 353; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: BS  3361 Ramos (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Aurora, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDORO, BILIRAN, LEYTE, SAMAR, MINDANAO. Forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  140. Syzygium philippinense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 409; --Eugenia philippinensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 378; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: Merrill 2054 (NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Rizal, Quezon, Albay, Sorsogon, LEYTE, SAMAR. Forests at low and medium elevation.
  141. Syzygium polisense Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 409; --Type: PNH 7813 Celestino (A, holo). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ifugao (Mt Polis). Mossy forest near the summit, 2040m. Note by L.L.Co: Thus far known only from a few collections from this locality.
  142. Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp., Repert. 2 (1843) 180; --Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad.Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 155, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 155; --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 409; --Eugenia polyantha Wight, Ill. 2 (1841) 17; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 211, Fig. 40a. --Eugenia atropunctata C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 385; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 158; --Type: Cuming 1308 (BM, holo; A, iso). --Eugenia lambii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1430; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 168; --Type: Elmer 13047 (NY, twosheets, NA, US, iso). Burma, Thailand, Indochina, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Philippines.  LUZON: Cagayan, Laguna, Quezon, PALAWAN (Mt Pulgar, type locality of E. lambii; Mt Beaufort; Irawan; Mt Victoria), BALABAC, NEGROS, MINDANAO: Lanao, Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta, type locality of E. holmani). Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  143. Syzygium polycephaloides (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 410; --Eugenia polycephaloides C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 378; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: FB 10521 Curran (US, iso). LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines Norte, Albay, Sorsogon, MINDORO, LEYTE, SAMAR. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  144. Syzygium pseudocalcicola Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 139; --Cleistocalyx paucipunctatus (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 18 (1937) 336, pl. 215, Fig. 22-23; --Merr., PJS79 (1950) 365; --Eugenia paucipunctata Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 215; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923)173, non Eugenia paucipunctata Koord. & Valeton (1890); --Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1709 (PNH, holo, lost; GH, lecto; L, NY, iso), Luzon: Benguet prov., near Baguio. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Thickets, c. 1500m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  145. Syzygium pulgarense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 410; --Eugenia pulgarensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 380; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; --Type: FB 3882 Curran (US,  iso). Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN (Mt Pulgar = Thumb Peak). Apparently on exposed ridges at or above 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type.
  146. Syzygium punctilimbum (Merr.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Am. Acad. Arts & Sc. 18 (1939) 194; --Soejarto et al. (1995) Checklist Fl. Pl. Palawan. PALAWAN (St Paul Bay; Mt Beaufort; Victoria Peaks, 8 collections).
  147. Syzygium purpuriflorum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 411; --Eugenia purpuriflora Elmer, LPB 4(1912) 1432; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Syntypes: Elmer 13117 (NY, 2 sheets, NA), Elmer 13233. Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN (Mt Pulgar, type locality; Malasgao; Narra; Victoria Peaks and Brooke’s Point, 7 collections). Lowland forests.
  148. Syzygium ramosii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 411; --Eugenia ramosii C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c(1909) Bot. 349; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Type: BS 8030 Ramos (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (photos by Pelser & Barcelona), Isabela. Forests near streams. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Photos
  149. Syzygium rigidifolium Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 411; --Type: Clemens 16945 (A, holo; K, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela (Mt Moises).
  150. Syzygium rizalense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 412; --Eugenia rizalensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921)302; EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Type: BS 29280 Ramos & Edaño (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal. Forests, probably at or above 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  151. Syzygium robertii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 412; --Eugenia robertii Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 106; EPFP 3 (1923) 176. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, LUBANG, SIBUYAN. Forests at medium elevation, ascending to 1500m.
  152. Syzygium robinsonii (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 412; --Eugenia robinsonii Elmer, LPB 2 (1909)583; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Type: Elmer 10050 (NY, US, iso), Negros: Negros Oriental prov., Cuernos Mtns. Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS: Negros Oriental (Cuernos Mtns). Primary forests, c. 1200m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  153. Syzygium rolfei Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 412; --Type: Vidal 2768 (K, holo; type fragment from this andphoto in A). Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY (Iloilo prov?, Leon).
  154. Syzygium rosenbluthii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 413; --Eugenia rosenbluthii C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 384; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Type: FB 16890 Rosenbluth (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo), Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta). Exposed ridges, up to 1200m.
  155. Syzygium roseomarginatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts Sci. 18(1939) 191, (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 191); --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 413; --Eugenia roseomarginata C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 390; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175; --Type: FB 13975 Merritt & Darling (US, iso). Borneo and the Philippines.  LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Laguna. Primary forests, 300-700m. Note by L.L.Co: BS 22435 Ramos, a fruiting specimen from Pampanga apparently belongs here.
  156. Syzygium rubropurpureum (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. (1949) 118; --Merr., PJS 79(1950) 413; --Eugenia rubropurpurea C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 358; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923)175; --Type: FB 9465 Whitford & Hutchinson (NY, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, BASILAN. Lowland primary forests.
  157. Syzygium rubrovenium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 413; --Eugenia rubrovenia C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 358; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 175. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao, Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta). Forests, 700-1300m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from 3 collections.
  158. Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr .& Perry, J. Arn. Arb. 19 (1938) 115, 216; Mem. Amer.Acad. Arts Sci. 18 (1939) 167 (Mem. Gray Herb. 4: 167); --Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414. --Eugenia javanica Lam., Encycl. 3 (1789) 200; --Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; EPFP 3 (1923) 168, cum syn; --Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 74, Fig. 14b, non Syzygium javanicum Miq. (1855). Of prehistoric introduction to the Philippines from Malaya, widely scattered in cultivation. Photos
  159. Syzygium santosii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414; --Eugenia santosii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 294; EPFP 3 (1923) 176; --Type: BS 31844 JK Santos (A, US, iso), Luzon: Benguet prov., Pauai Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet (Mt Pulog; Pauai). Forested slopes, c. 2200m.
  160. Syzygium sessililimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414; --Eugenia sessililimba Merr., PJS 18(1921) 296; EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: BS 33342 (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte (Mt Palimlim). Forested slopes, c. 1000m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  161. Syzygium siderocola (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414, excl. syn. ‘Eugenia similis’ which is printer’s error for E. sidericola); --Eugenia siderocola Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 303; EPFP 3 (1923)177; --Type: BS 34521 Ramos & Pascasio (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao. Along streams, low elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the original two collections.
  162. Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414; --Eugenia similis Merr., PJS 1 (1906) Suppl. 106;EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: Whitford 413 (NY, US, iso).  LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan, Zambales, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Bataan, Bulacan, Laguna, Quezon, MINDORO, MASBATE, NEGROS, MINDANAO. Forests at low and medium elevation.
  163. Syzygium speciosissimum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 414; --Eugenia speciosissima C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 348; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: FB 10865 Curran (NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Mossy forests, c. 2000m.
  164. Syzygium squamiferum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 415; --Eugenia squamifera C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 373; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: FB 8243 Curran & Merritt (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Zambales. Forests, c. 300m. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  165. Syzygium striatulum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 415; --Eugenia striatula C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 397; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: Cuming 1046. (NY, iso). --Eugenia neei Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 301; EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Type: BS 27156 Ramos (NY, US, iso). Luzon: Ilocos Norte prov., Burgos. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Zambales, Rizal. Dry forests or slopes along streams at low and medium elevation.
  166. Syzygium subcaudatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 415; --Eugenia subcaudata Merr., PJS 11 c(1916) Bot. 21; --Type: BS 23324 (NY, US, iso). --Eugenia myrtillus Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 172, pro parte, non Stapf 1894. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet (Mt Nangaoto), Sorsogon (Mt Kililibong, type locality).
  167. Syzygium subfalcatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 415; --Eugenia subfalcata C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 382; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 177; --Type: Cuming 1049 (BM, cited by Merrill, 1950). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: probably Zambales.
  168. Syzygium subfoetidum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Eugenia subfoetida C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 360; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type BS 685 Foxworthy (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN (Mt Victoria, type locality; Mt Mantalingahan). Primary forests, c. 1000m.
  169. Syzygium subrotundifolium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Eugenia subrotundifolia C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 362; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: BS 3594 Fenix (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. BATAN ISLS (type locality), LUZON: Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, Albay, Sorsogon, POLILLO. Thickets and secondary forests, especially along the seashore.  Photos
  170. Syzygium subsessile (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Eugenia subsessilis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 360; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: RS Williams 2748 (NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS, MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Sta Cruz), BASILAN. Lowland forests.
  171. Syzygium subsessiliflorum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Eugenia subsessiliflora Merr.,PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 296; EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1679 leg. Ramos (GH,NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS, LEYTE, SAMAR. Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  172. Syzygium sulcistylum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Eugenia sulcistyla C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 368; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: FB 15873 Bacani (A US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Benguet (type locality). According to Merrill (1950), BS 28051 Fenix, from Apayao, is probably a narrow-leaved form of this species. Forests, c. 1000m.
  173. Syzygium sulitii Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 416; --Type: PNH 7766 Sulit (A, holo). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet (Mt Nangaoto). Dwarfed forests at the summit, 2700m.
  174. Syzygium surigaense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 417; --Eugenia surigaensis Merr., PJS 18(1921) 297; EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: BS 34686 Ramos & Pascasio (A, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao. Lowland forests along streams. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type.
  175. Syzygium tayabense (Quisumb. & Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 417; --Eugenia tayabensis Quisumb. & Merr., PJS 37 (1928) 175; --Type: BS 45691 Ramos & Edaño (NY, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan (Mt Cetaceo), Aurora-Quirino border (Mt Alzapan, type locality).
  176. Syzygium taytayense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 417; --Eugenia taytayensis Merr., PJS 4 c(1909) Bot. 368; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: Merrill 9201 (NY, US, iso). PALAWAN (Taytay). Lowland primary forests. Note by L.L.Co:  Known from five collections.
  177. Syzygium tenuipes (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 417; --Eugenia tenuipes Merr., PJS 4 c (1912)Bot. 316; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: FB 19608 Curran. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Rizal, MINDORO. Lowland forests.
  178. Syzygium tenuirame (Miq.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 418; --Eugenia spicata Lam. var. tenuiramis (Miq.) Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 252. --Eugenia nitidissima Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 213; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 172; --Type: Wenzel 922 (A, NY, US, iso), Leyte. Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia and Philippines. PANAY, NEGROS, BILIRAN, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Surigao. Forested slopes and ridges, 300-900m.
  179. Syzygium toppingii (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 418; --Eugenia toppingii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912)1407; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: Elmer 11181 (NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo. Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE (Dagami, type locality of E. puncticulata Merr.), MINDANAO: Davao del Sur (Mt Apo). Primary forests, up to 750m. Note by L.L.Co: Closely allied to S. balerense.
  180. Syzygium trianthum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 419; --Eugenia triantha Merr., PJS 10 c (1915)Bot. 224; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 178; --Type: FB 20558 Miranda (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte (Butuan), BASILAN. Lowland forests.
  181. Syzygium triphyllum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 419; --Eugenia triphylla C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 371; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Lanao, BASILAN. Along streams in lowland forests.
  182. Syzygium tripinnatum (Blanco) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 419; --Eugenia tripinnata (Blanco) C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 357; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179. --Eugenia peninsula(ris) Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3769, not validly published, no Latin descr.; --Syntypes: Elmer 15421, 15441 (A, MO, NY), 15968 (NY), 15991 (MO, NY). LUZON: (Cagayan to Sorsogon), MINDORO, PANAY, NEGROS, SAMAR, MINDANAO: Lanao. Primary forests at low and medium elevation.
  183. Syzygium tula (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 419; --Eugenia tula Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 297; --Merr.,EPFP 3 (1923) 179; --Type: FB 27540 de Mesa (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN, BASILAN, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Davao (type locality), Surigao. Lowland forests.
  184. Syzygium urdanetense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 420; --Eugenia urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 7(1914) 2365; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179; --Type: Elmer 13784 (E, K, L, MO, NA, NY, P, U, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte prov., Mt Urdaneta. --Eugenia capizensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 305; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 161; --Type: BS 35584 Martelino &Edaño (A, K, P, US, iso), Panay: Capiz prov., Mt Salibongbong. --Eugenia caudatifolia Merr., PJS 10 c (1915) Bot. 211; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 162; --Type: Wenzel 1062 (GH, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon, Camarines, CATANDUANES, PANAY: Capiz, LEYTE, SAMAR, DINAGAT, BUCAS GRANDE, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Surigao. Primary forests at medium elevation up to 900m.
  185. Syzygium vaccinifolium Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 420; --Eugenia vaccinioides Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2350; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179; --Type: Elmer 13760 (MO, NA, NY, US, iso), non Syzygium vaccinioides Merr. & Perry (1942). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta, type locality of E. vaccinioides). Exposed ridges in mossy forest, 1000-1700m.
  186. Syzygium valdepunctatum Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 420; --Type: BS 26144 Babaran (A, holo; K, US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO (Zamboanga).
  187. Syzygium vernonioides (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 421; --Eugenia vernonioides Elmer, LPB 7(1914) 2352; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179; --Type: Elmer 13826 (MO, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte prov., Mt Urdaneta. Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS (PNH 6803 Edaño), MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte (Mt Urdaneta). Forested ridges, c. 1600m.
  188. Syzygium vidalianum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 421; --Eugenia vidaliana Elmer, LPB 2 (1909)584; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179, excl. syn. Eugenia williamsii; --Type: Elmer 9161 (A, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon prov., Lucban. --Eugenia sorsogonensis Merr., PJS 11 c (1916) 22; --Type: BS 23373 Ramos (P), Luzon: Sorsogon, Mt. Pocdal, 1-Aug-1915. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon (Lucban), Sorsogon. Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Photos
  189. Syzygium vulcanicum (Elmer ex Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 422; --Type: Elmer 16997 (A, holo; GH, US, iso), Elmer 17318 (iso for fruit, US). --Eugenia vulcanica Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808, nom. pro syn. E. livida Elmer Eugenia bulusanensis Elmer, LPB 9 (1925) 3135, nom. in obs.; LPB 10 (1939) 3808, pro syn. E. livida Elmer. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon (Mt Bulusan). Note by L.L.Co: Known from three collections.
  190. Syzygium wenzelii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 423; --Eugenia wenzelii Merr., PJS 9 c (1914) Bot.380; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 180; --Type: Wenzel 770 (A, US, iso), Leyte. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON (Laguna; Quezon), PALAWAN (base of Mt Beaufort), LEYTE, MINDANAO (Surigao). Primary forests, c. 500m.
  191. Syzygium whitfordii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 423; --Eugenia whitfordii Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 49; EPFP 3 (1923) 180; --Type: Whitford 468 (NY, US, syntypes). Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan, Laguna, Camarines,. Primary forests, 150-600m.
  192. Syzygium williamsii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 423; --Eugenia williamsii C.B.Rob.,PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 365; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 179, under synonymy of Eugenia vidaliana Elmer; --Type: RS Williams 2128 (NY, 2 sheets; US, syntypes). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga (type locality), BASILAN.
  193. Syzygium xanthophyllum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 424; --Eugenia xanthophylla C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 370; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 180. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Apayao, Ilocos Sur, Abra, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Quezon, Camarines, Sorsogon, MINDORO, NEGROS, SAMAR, DINAGAT. Lowland forests.
  194. Syzygium xiphophyllum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 424; --Eugenia xiphophylla Merr., PJS 18(1921) 298; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 180; --Type: FB 24060 Acuña. Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Lanao. Forested slopes at low elevation.
  195. Syzygium zamboangense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1950) 423; --Eugenia  zamboangensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 379; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 180; --Type: FB 9473 Whitford & Hutchinson (US, iso). Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Surigao, BASILAN. Lowland primary forests.

Tristania R.Br. = now regarded as a monotypic genus endemic to eastern Australia. All Philippine species belong to Tristaniopsis

Tristaniopsis Brongn. & Gris

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  1. Tristaniopsis decorticata (Merr.) Peter G. Wilson & Waterhouse, Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982)439; --Tristania decorticata Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 35 (1906) 51; EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Ilocos Norte (Mt Palimlim), Bataan, Aurora, Quezon (Infanta), Rizal, Camarines, POLILLO, MINDANAO: Davao. Primary forests, chiefly at low and medium elevation. Photos
  2. Tristaniopsis littoralis (Merr.) Peter G. Wilson & Waterhouse, Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; --Tristania littoralis Merr., PJS 7 c (1912) Bot. 317; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, BASILAN (Maluso: Abong-abong). Forests behind mangroves, but also ascending to 500m. Photos
  3. Tristaniopsis micrantha (Merr.) Peter G. Wilson & Waterhouse, Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; --Tristania micrantha Merr., PJS 12 c (1917) Bot. 288; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, Albay, SAMAR: Eastern Samar (Mt Calbiga). Forested slopes, 100-400m.
  4. Tristaniopsis oblongifolia (Merr.) Peter G. Wilson & Waterhouse, Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; --Tristania oblongifolia Merr., PJS 14 (1919) 430; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela (Divilacan), Quezon (Mt Binuang), PALAWAN (Brookes Point, Infanta Mine). Forest on ultramafics, near sea-level to 200m. Up to 400m on Mt Binuang.

Uromyrtus Burret

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  1. Uromyrtus sp. Mindanao, Davao Oriental prov., Mt. Hamiguitan. Photos by Melanie Schori are the only known record of this genus in the Philippines. Photos 

Xanthomyrtus Diels

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  1. Xanthomyrtus diplycosiifolia (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 415; PJS 79 (1950) 355; --Scott, Kew Bull. 33 (1979) 477; --Eugenia diplycosiifolia C.B.Rob., PJS 4 c (1909) Bot. 347; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 165; --Type: FB 13403 Klemme (K, iso, fide Scott; US, iso). --Xanthomyrtus aureus (Elmer) Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 415; --Eugenia aurea Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1400; --Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 158; --Type: Elmer 11253 (BM, K, fide Scott, NY, US, iso). Moluccas (Seram) and Philippines. LUZON: Mountain Province (Talubin-Barlig Trail), Ifugao (Mt Polis; Banawe, Bayninan), Benguet (Mt Pulog), Quirino (Mt Alzapan), NEGROS: Negros Occidental (Mt Silay), MINDANAO: Misamis Occidental (Mt Malindang), Davao (Mt Apo, type locality of Eugenia aurea; Mt McKinley), Agusan del Norte (Mt Hilong-hilong), Bukidnon (Mt Kitanglad), Primary mossy forest, 1000-1800m. Photos

Xanthostemon F.Muell.

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  1. Xanthostemon bracteatus Merr., PJS 12 c (1917) Bot. 289; EPFP 3 (1923) 182; --Type: FB 26500 de Mesa & Magistrado (US, iso), Luzon: Camarines Norte prov., Paracale. Low hills, 30m, 1916. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Norte (Paracale; Mambulao), SAMAR. Lowland primary forests. Photos
  2. Xanthostemon fruticosus Peter G.Wilson & Co, Sida 18 (1998) 283, Fig. 1; --Type: Co 3583 (A, holo; PNH, PUH, CAHUP, L, KEP, US, CANB, iso), Luzon: Isabela prov., Divilacan, Aubarede Peninsula, Lanay Spring, c. 17 km NNW of Palanan Point). On coastal ultramafic scrub. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela (Divilacan; Palanan; Dinapigue). Stunted scrub vegetation from near the coast to c. 1000m. Photos
  3. Xanthostemon philippinensis Merr., PJS 12 c (1917) Bot. 289; EPFP 3 (1923) 182; --Type: FB24812 de Mesa (US, iso), Luzon: Camarines Norte prov., Paracale, 40m, Nov-1915. Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Norte (Paracale), SAMAR. Lowland primary forests.
  4. Xanthostemon speciosus Merr., Govt. Lab. Publ. (Philipp.) 6 (1904) 10; --Merr., J. Arn. Arb. 33(1952) 159; --Type: Merrill 682 (NY, US, iso), Culion: Open dry soil. Feb 1903. BUSUANGA, CULION, MANAMOC, PALAWAN. Lowland thickets and scrub, also open pyrogenic grasslands with scattered trees. On Palawan commonly seen on ultramafics, on Busuanga and Manamoc on chert. Photos
  5. Xanthostemon verdugonianus Naves in Blanco, Fl. Filip. ed. 3 (1877-80) t. 300; --Merr., EPFP 3(1923) 183, excl. syn. X. speciosus Merr., & X. merrillii Pampanini; J. Arn. Arb. 33 (1952) 160. SIBUYAN, LEYTE, HOMONHON, DINAGAT, BUCAS GRANDE, SIARGAO, MINDANAO: Surigao del Sur. Lowland and medium elevation forests and regrowths on ultramafics. Photos

Acknowledgements

John Michael Galindon, Guiller Opiso, Melanie Schori and Peter G. Wilson kindly provided some of the photos on this webpage.

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