Myrtaceae

Corymbia K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson (Not native)

Cultivated, not naturalized

  1. Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson, Telopea 6 (1995) 388; ≡ Eucalyptus citriodora Hook., J. Exped. Trop. Australia (Mitchell) (1848) 235. Distribution: Australia. Cultivated, not naturalized.

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

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 15 May 2025
  1. Decaspermum blancoi S.Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 112; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 155; Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 404; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific Biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; Type: Vidal 322 (MA, syn), Luzon: Bulacan, Angat. = Decaspermum grandiflorum Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1481. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BATAN DE ALBAY, BILIRAN, CEBU (photos), GOLO, HOMONHON, LUZON: Albay, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Isabela, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Davao Oriental (photos), Davao del Sur, PALAWAN (photos), PANAY (photos), SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Thickets and sometimes found on exposed forested ridges. 0-1800m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  2. Decaspermum microphyllum Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 289; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 156; Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 405; Type: BS 34715 Ramos & Edaño (A, BM, K, L, US, iso), Mindanao: Surigao del Norte. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT, MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Notes: Note by P.B. Pelser (5-May-20): distinct from Decaspermum vitis-idaea Stapf in broader leaves and quite hairy new growth and outer floral parts (Peter G. Wilson, 5-May-20, pers. comm.). Low elevation. Native.
  3. Decaspermum parviflorum (Lam.) A.J.Scott, Kew Bull. 34 (1979) 66; Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 409; Fernando et al., Forest Flora of Dinagat (2017) 34; Cortez et al., Check List 19 (2023) 988; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; ≡ Eugenia parviflora Lam., Encycl. (Lamarck) 3 (1789) 200; Type: from Java (lecto). ≠ Decaspermum fruticosum auct. non J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.; Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 155. Distribution: BASILAN, CEBU (photos), DINAGAT, HOMONHON, LUZON: Abra, Apayao (photos), Aurora, Batangas, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, Zamboanga del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), POLILLO, SABTANG, SAMAR, SIARGAO. Notes: 0-2300m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
    • var. parviflorum. Distribution: China, India, Indochina, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines. Notes: In all or most Philippine islands and provinces, in thickets and secondary forests, often common. 0-2300m. Native.
  4. Decaspermum philippinum A.J.Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 408; Type: PNH 12465 Sulit (L, holo; K, L, iso), Palawan: Palawan, Mt Victoria (S slopes), dense dwarfed forest on rocky ridge, 800m, 18-May-1950. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, PALAWAN. Notes: Known from Isabela Prov from Ridsdale et al. ISU260 (L). 0-800m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  5. Decaspermum vitis-idaea Stapf, Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4 (1894) 150; Scott, Kew Bull. 35 (1980) 405; Malabrigo et al., Flora of Mt Mantalingahan Protected Landscape (2023) 192; Type: from Borneo. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines, Sulawesi. DINAGAT, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao Oriental (photos), Surigao del Norte, PALAWAN. Notes: Thickets along small streams at low elevation to 2500m, ultramafic. (?-)900-2500m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.

Eucalyptus L’Her.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 12 April 2025
  1. Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh., Cat. Pl. Horti Camald., 2nd Ed. (1832) 20. Distribution: Australia. Notes: Invasive in the Philippines (Joshi 2006). Naturalized.
  2. Eucalyptus deglupta Blume, Mus. Bot. 1 (1850) 83; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183; Batuyong et al., Biodiversitas 21 (2020) 3974. Distribution: Bismarck Arch, Lesser Sunda Isls, Moluccas, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi. LUZON: Laguna, MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Davao Oriental (photos), Davao de Oro, Sultan Kudarat (photos), Surigao del Sur, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, SAMAR. Notes: Note by P.B. Pelser (25-Oct-2020): Listed for Ilocos Norte (Luzon) by Batuyong et al. (2020), but most likely planted there. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.

Cultivated, not naturalized

  1. Eucalyptus globulus Labill., Voy. Rech. Pérouse 1 (1800) 153. Distribution: Australia. Cultivated, not naturalized.
  2. Eucalyptus robusta Sm., Spec. Bot. New Holland 4 (1795) 39. Distribution: Australia. Cultivated, not naturalized.
  3. Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm., Spec. Bot. New Holland 4 (1795) 41. Distribution: Australia, New Guinea. Cultivated, not naturalized.

Eugenia L.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser & Jayson Mansibang, 22 July 2023
  1. Eugenia aherniana C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 344; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60 (2009) 404; ≡ Jossinia aherniana (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 358; Type: Clemens 619 (PNH, holo, lost), Mindanao, Lanao del Sur, Lake, Lanao, Camp Keithley. = Eugenia melastomoides Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1429; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: 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. Distribution: Philippines, Sulawesi. HUNDRED ISLS, LUZON: Cagayan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija (photos), Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales (photos), MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, Davao, Davao del Sur, Lanao, Lanao del Sur, Surigao, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. (?-)762-1066m. Native.
  2. Eugenia inaequisepala Peter G.Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60 (2009) 405; ≡ Jossinia brachypoda Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 359, as 'brachipoda', nom. illeg.; Type: BS 16403 Reillo (GH, holo; BM, L, US, iso), Mindanao, Zamboanga, Santa Maria, Sep-Oct 1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Notes: Known only from the type collection. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  3. Eugenia kamelii Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 219; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; ≡ Jossinia kamelii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 359; Type: BS 17539 Ramos (PNH, holo, lost; US, A, iso), Samar, Cauayan Valley, 26-Mar-1914. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Notes: Primary lowland forests. Known only from the type collection. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  4. Eugenia loheri C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 345; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; ≡ Jossinia loheri (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 360; Type: Loher 2475 (PNH, holo, lost; M, iso), Luzon: Pampanga, Mt Arayat, Jun-1896; Cuming 1388 (A, para, type fragment and photo of type in BM). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Albay, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga. Notes: Thickets or forest at low or medium elevation. Known only from three collections (Wilson 2009). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  5. Eugenia montalbanica Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 417; ≡ Jossinia montalbanica (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 360; Type: Loher 13307 (PNH, holo, lost; K, M, iso), Luzon, Rizal, Montalban, May-1913. ≠ Eugenia diospyrifolia auct. non Wall. ex Duthie; Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 39; EPFP 4 (1925) 253. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bulacan, Rizal, PALAWAN, TABLAS. Notes: Known only from three collections. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  6. Eugenia pasacaensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 346; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60 (2009) 407; ≡ Jossinia pasacaense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 360; Type: FB 10467 (PNH, holo, lost; A fragment, K, NY, US, iso), Luzon, Camarines, Pasacao, May-1908. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, Camarines Sur. Notes: Limestone cliffs near the sea. 100m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  7. Eugenia sargentii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 290; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; ≡ Jossinia sargentii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 360; Type: Adduru 169 (PNH, holo, lost; A, K, iso), Luzon, Cagayan, Littoe, vicinity of Peñablanca, 5-Jun-1917. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Batangas, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDORO, SAMAR, TICAO. Notes: Forested slopes at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  8. Eugenia tulanan Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 201; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; ≡ Jossinia tulanan (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 360; Type: BS 24453 Ramos (PNH, holo, lost; A, K, NSW, NY, iso), Samar, Northern Samar, Catubig River at Pinipisakan, Mar-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, LUZON: Aurora, Cagayan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan, SAMAR. Notes: Primary lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  9. Eugenia uminganensis Peter G.Wilson, Gard. Bull. Singapore 60 (2009) 403; ≡ Garcinia heterophylla Merr., PJS 12c (1917) 285; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 84; ≡ Jossinia heterophylla (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 359; Type: BS 26457 Ramos & Edaño (A, holo (according to L.L.Co); PNH, lost, holo (Wilson 2009); K, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Nueva Ecija, Mt Umingan, 13-Aug-1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Pangasinan. Notes: Primary forests at medium elevation. 300m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  10. Eugenia uniflora L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 471; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 356. Distribution: Neotropics. Notes: Occasionally cultivated in the Philippines, naturalized in Luzon. Surinam cherry. 2200m. Naturalized.

Kania Schltr.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 4 January 2025
  1. Kania allochroa Fernando & Peter G.Wilson, Telopea 27 (2024) 126; Type: Fernando 5348 (PNH, holo; LBC, NSW, PUH, SING, iso), Dinagat: Loreto, Mt Redondo, 814m, 12-Apr-2023. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT. Notes: Dwarf forest on ultramafic soil. 733-860m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  2. Kania microphylla (Quisumb. & Merr.) Peter G.Wilson, Blumea 28 (1982) 178; Fernando et al., Telopea 27 (2024) 127; ≡ Tristania microphylla Quisumb. & Merr., PJS 36 (1928) 176; Type: BS 4513 Ramos & Edaño (UC, lecto; A, K, NTUF, NY, P, US, isolecto), Luzon: Mt Alzapan, 1700m, 21-May-1925. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Isabela. Notes: In mossy forest. Amoroso 837 (TAIF) from Davao Oriental represents Metrosideros halconensis (Peter G. Wilson, pers. comm. 12-Jul-23). 600-1700m. Conservation status: Near Threatened Species (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  3. Kania urdanetensis (Elmer) Peter G.Wilson, Blumea 28 (1982) 179; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; Fernando et al., Telopea 27 (2024) 130; ≡ Mooria urdanetensis (Elmer) Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 182; ≡ Cloezia urdanetensis (Elmer) Merr., PJS 14 (1919) 429; ≡ Photinia urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 8 (1915) 2802; Type: Elmer 13694 (UC, lecto; A, BISH, F, HBG, L, MICH, NA, NSW, NY, P, U, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta, wind-swept mossy ridge, 1670m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT, HOMONHON, MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte. Notes: 1670m. Conservation status: Near Threatened Species (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.

Leptospermum J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 14 May 2026
  1. Leptospermum amboinense Blume, Bijdr. fl. Ned. Ind. (1826-1827) 1100; Bean, Austrobaileya 3 (1992) 653; Fernando et al., Forest Flora of Dinagat (2017) 58; Type: from Moluccas. = Leptospermum annae Stein, Gartenflora 34 (1885) 66; Type: Schadenberg s.n., Mindanao: Mt Apo, Feb-1882. ≠ Leptospermum flavescens auct. non Sm.; Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 184. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra. DINAGAT, LUZON: Apayao (photos), Aurora (photos), Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya (photos), Quezon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Cotabato (photos), Davao, Davao Oriental (photos), Davao del Sur (photos), Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS. Notes: Exposed ridges in high montane cloud forests generally, descending to coastal ultramafics in Ilocos Norte (Burgos) and Surigao del Sur. 50-2700m. Native.
  2. Leptospermum javanicum Blume, Bijdr. fl. Ned. Ind. (1826-1827) 1100; Bean, Austrobaileya 3 (1992) 652; Type: from Java (lecto). Distribution: Borneo, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra. LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, La Union, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Misamis, Misamis Occidental, Surigao, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: 1500-3000m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.

Metrosideros Banks ex Gaertn.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 12 July 2023
  1. Metrosideros halconensis (Merr.) J.W.Dawson, Blumea 23 (1976) 11; ≡ Mearnsia halconensis Merr., PJS 2c (1907) 284; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 182; Dawson, Blumea 18 (1970) 448; Type: Merrill 5792. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, ?DINAGAT (photos), MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, ?Bukidnon (photos), Davao Oriental, MINDORO. Notes: Mossy forests on exposed ridges. 1200-1500m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.

Osbornia F.Muell.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 9 April 2026
  1. Osbornia octodonta F.Muell., Fragm. (Mueller) 3 (1862) 31; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 182. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, ?Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Philippines. BASILAN, BOHOL, CEBU, HUNDRED ISLS (photos), LEYTE, LUZON: Camarines, Quezon, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, NEGROS (photos), PALAWAN, PANAY, POLILLO. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.

Psidium L. (Not native)

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 31 January 2025
  1. Psidium guajava L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 470; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 155; Romeroso et al., Asian J. Biol. Life Sc. 10 (2021) 438. = Psidium cujavillus Burm.f., Fl. Ind. (N. L. Burman) (1768) 114; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 154. Distribution: Pantropic. HOMONHON, LUZON: Cagayan (photos), Camarines Sur (photos), Rizal (photos), MINDANAO: Misamis Oriental (photos), SIBUYAN. Notes: Guava. Invasive species (CABI 2017). Introduced from tropical America, thoroughly naturalized throughout the Philippines, usually very common in thickets and secondary forests. (?-)1500(-?)m. Naturalized.

Rhodamnia Jack

Incertae sedis

  1. Rhodamnia sp.; Soejarto et al., Prelim. Checklist Fl. Pl. Palawan (1995). Distribution: Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Kown from Mt Victoria, Trident Mine area (Swedish Match-Hilleshog 1722). Native.

Rhodomyrtus (DC.) Rchb.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser & Wally Suarez, 20 December 2025
  1. Rhodomyrtus surigaoensis Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2344; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 156; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2439. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, BUCAS GRANDE (photos), DINAGAT, LUZON: Ifugao, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Surigao, Surigao del Norte. Notes: In forests at low elevation. (?-)860-1600m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  2. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk., Flora 25(Beibl.) (1842) 35; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 156; ≡ Myrtus tomentosa Aiton, Hort. Kew., 1st Ed. 2 (1789) 159; Type: from China (lecto). Distribution: Borneo, Cambodia, China, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, Philippines, Ryukyu Isls, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. BABUYAN ISLS, CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, LUZON: Apayao, Ilocos Norte, NCR, MINDORO. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
    • var. tomentosa. Distribution: Tropical & Subtropical Asia. BABUYAN ISLS, LUZON: Apayao, Ilocos Norte. Notes: In thickets at low elevation. Native.

Syzygium Gaertn.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 9 July 2026
  1. Syzygium abbreviatum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 372; Type: Elmer 14263 (GH, MO, NY, US, iso). ≠ Eugenia abbreviata auct. non Urb.; Elmer, LPB 8 (1915) 2776; Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 156. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known from 3 collections. Mossy forests. 2200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  2. Syzygium abulugense Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 373; ≡ Eugenia propinqua Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 315; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: BS 13911 Ramos (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. This is a different species than Syzygium propinquum Vieill. ex Guillaumin. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  3. Syzygium acrophilum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 373; ≡ Eugenia acrophila C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 389; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 156. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Nueva Vizcaya, Zambales. Notes: Mossy forests. 2000-2700m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  4. Syzygium acuminatissimum (Blume) DC., Prodr. (A. P. de Candolle) 3 (1828) 261; ≡ Acmena acuminatissima (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 12; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 361; ≡ Myrtus acuminatissima Blume, Bijdr. fl. Ned. Ind. (1826-1827) 1088. = Eugenia attenuatifolia Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 299; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 158; Type: BS 30314 Ramos. = Eugenia cumingiana S.Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 173; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 260; Type: Vidal 325 (MA, syn), Luzon: Bosoboso; Vidal 1410 (MA, syn), Luzon: Zambales, Infanta, Malapaitan. = Eugenia eucaudata Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808. ≠ Eugenia saligna auct. non (Miq.) C.B.Rob.; Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 176. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Bismarck Arch, Borneo, China, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. BASILAN, BOHOL, CAMIGUIN, CATANDUANES, DINAGAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Abra, Albay, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Benguet, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Kalinga, Laguna, Nueva Ecija (photos), Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao Oriental, Davao del Sur, Misamis, Misamis Occidental, Surigao, Zamboanga, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: In most or all provinces in Luzon. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  5. Syzygium affine Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 373; Type: BS 22295 Ramos (A, holo; US, K, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  6. Syzygium albayense Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 374; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 26; Type: Cuming 913 (K, holo; BM, iso; type fragment & carbon rubbings at A). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Albay, SAMAR. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  7. Syzygium alcinae (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 194; Merrill & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 194; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 375; Cortez et al., Check List 19 (2023) 988; ≡ Eugenia alcinae Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 216; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: Merrill 9224 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. CULION, LUZON, PALAWAN, PANAY, SIARGAO. Notes: Dry thickets and forested slopes at low elevation. Synonym of Syzygium leucoxylon Korth. (WCSP 2017)? 0-60m. Native.
  8. Syzygium alvarezii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 375; ≡ Eugenia alvarezii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 390; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: FB 18353 Alvarez (A, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ilocos Norte, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, ?Quezon (photos), MINDORO, PANAY. Notes: Chiefly in the mossy forests on ridges and peaks. 1000-2400m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  9. Syzygium angulare (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 375; ≡ Eugenia angularis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1434; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: Elmer 12080 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SIBUYAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Primary forest. 450m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  10. Syzygium angulatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 375; ≡ Eugenia angulata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 354; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: R.S. Williams 2164 (NY 2 sheets, US, iso), Mindanao: Zamboanga, Sax River, 600 feet. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte (photos), Zamboanga del Sur, ?PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Three collections from Palawan (Victoria Peaks area) may belong here (Soejarto et al. (1995) Checklist Palawan Fl. Pl.). Forests. 0-750m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  11. Syzygium antisepticum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 159; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 192; Lyytikäinen et al., Austral. Syst. Bot. 37 (2024) SB24006: 9; ≡ Caryophyllus antisepticus Blume, Prodr. (A. P. de Candolle) 3 (1828) 262; Type: from Java. = Syzygium glaucicalyx (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; ≡ Eugenia glaucicalyx Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 50; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166. = ?Eugenia grata Wight, Ill. Ind. Bot. (Madras) 2 (1841) 15; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 233. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Nicobar Isls, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. BUSUANGA, CULION, DINAGAT, LUZON: Aurora (photos), Bataan, Isabela, Laguna, MANICANI, MINDANAO: Agusan del Sur (photos), Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur (photos), NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: 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 Myanmar to Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. The Philippine form is an inland, usually sylvan species, rather than a coastal one.”. Primary forests at low elevation. 0-1500m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  12. Syzygium antonianum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 375; ≡ Eugenia antoniana Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1425; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: Elmer 11621 (NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo, primary forests, c. 1800m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. 1800m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  13. Syzygium apoense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 376; ≡ Eugenia apoensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1401; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Type: Elmer 11594 (MO, NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Primary forests. 1800m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  14. Syzygium aqueum (Burm.f.) Alston, Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Peradeniya) 11 (1929) 204; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 376; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; ≡ Eugenia aquea Burm.f., Fl. Ind. (N. L. Burman) (1768) 114; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 157; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 53. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, New Guinea, Sulawesi, Sumatra. BASILAN, DINAGAT, HOMONHON, MINDANAO, PANAY (photos), SAMAR. Notes: Introduced to the Philippines for its edible fruits. Naturalized in thickets and forests at low and medium elevation. Naturalized.
  15. Syzygium arcuatinervium (Merr.) Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 135; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; ≡ Cleistocalyx arcuatinervius (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 18 (1937) 333; Merrill, PJS 79 (1950) 363; ≡ Eugenia arcuatinervia Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 104; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 158; Type: Meyer 2598 (PNH, holo, lost), Luzon: Bataan, Lamao Forest Reserve, forests, c. 600m. = Eugenia sibulanensis Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808, nom. inval., no Latin descr. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. HOMONHON, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Apayao (photos), Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Camarines Sur, Isabela, La Union, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, Lanao, Surigao, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. 300m (photos) to 600m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  16. Syzygium astronioides (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 376; ≡ Eugenia astronioides C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 393; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 158. = Eugenia bakeri Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2355; Type: Elmer 14031 (MO, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Cagayan, Camarines, Isabela (photos), Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, SIARGAO. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  17. Syzygium attenuatum (Miq.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 185; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 376; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 197; ≡ Eugenia attenuata (Miq.) Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantentuin 40 (1900) 121; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 238; ≡ Jambosa attenuata Miq., Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1) (1855) 437. = Eugenia purpuricarpa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1435; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: Elmer 12818 (GH, NY, US, iso). Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. (1949, p. 121), suggests that the Philippine Syzygium clavellatum (Merr.) Merr., Syzygium clementis (C.B.Rob.) Merr., Syzygium rosenbluthii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., and Eugenia purpuricarpa Elmer, all belonging to the Syzygium attenuatum group, may represent but a single species. Forested ridges. (?-)1000-1500(-?)m. Native.
  18. Syzygium balerense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 376; ≡ Eugenia balerensis C.B.Rob., PJS 6c (1911) 346; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Camarines Norte. Notes: Primary forests at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  19. Syzygium bankense (Hassk.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 160; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 377; Lyytikäinen et al., Austral. Syst. Bot. 37 (2024) SB24006: 10; ≡ Eugenia bankensis (Hassk.) Backer, Schoolfl. Java (1911) 508; ≡ Microjambosa bankensis Hassk., Hort. Bogor. Descr. (1858) 276; Type: from Bangka. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra. MINDORO, PALAWAN. Notes: 1400(-1700)m. Native.
    • var. bankense. = Eugenia besukiensis (Hassk. ex Miq.) Merr., J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 77 (1977) 226; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160; ≡ Microjambosa besukiensis Hassk. ex Miq., Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. (1861) 311. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra. MINDORO, PALAWAN. Native.
  20. Syzygium barnesii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 377; ≡ Eugenia barnesii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 104; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159; Robinson, PJS 4c (1909) 360; ≡ Jambosa barnesii Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 37; Type: FB 140 Barnes (A, K, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Bataan, Mount Mariveles. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan, MINDORO, PANAY. Notes: Primary forests. 500-750m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  21. Syzygium bataanense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 377; ≡ Eugenia bataanensis (Merr.) Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 104; Robinson, PJS 4c (1909) 399; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159; ≡ Jambosa bataanensis Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 36; Type: Merrill 3761 (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Bataan, Mount Mariveles. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Aurora (photos), Bataan, Bulacan, Isabela, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales (photos), MINDANAO: Agusan, MINDORO. Notes: Primary forests. 42-150m (photos) to 500-1000m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  22. Syzygium benguetense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 377; ≡ Eugenia benguetensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 374; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province. Notes: Forests. 1500-2000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  23. Syzygium bernardoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 378; ≡ Eugenia bernardoi Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 304; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159; Type: FB 27074 Bernardo. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  24. Syzygium blancoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 378; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; ≡ Eugenia blancoi Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 160; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, HOMONHON, LUZON: Camarines, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  25. Syzygium bordenii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 378; ≡ Eugenia bordenii Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 47; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Cagayan, Camarines, Isabela, Pangasinan, Rizal, Tarlac, MINDANAO, MINDORO, NEGROS, SULU ARCHIPELAGO, TATAAN, TAWI-TAWI. Notes: Primary lowland forests, often common. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  26. Syzygium borneense (Miq.) Miq., Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1) (1855) 453; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 378; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 204; ≡ Eugenia borneensis Miq., Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam, 3rd Ser. 3 (1850) 24. = Eugenia pseudosubtilis King, J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 70 (1901) 123; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949)204. = Eugenia ixoroides Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1426; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167; Type: Elmer 13165. = Syzygium cinereum (Kurz) Chantar. & J.Parn., Kew Bull. 48 (1993) 596; ≡ Eugenia cinerea Kurz, Prelim. Rep. Forest Pegu App. B (1875) 50. Distribution: Borneo, Cambodia, China, Laos, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests. (?-)225-800m. DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  27. Syzygium brachyurum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 379; Type: PNH 9768 Lagrimas. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Norte. Notes: Lowland forest. 100m. Native.
  28. Syzygium brevipaniculatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia brevipaniculata Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 23; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 380; Type: BS 23567 Ramos. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon. Notes: Primary forests along streams at low or medium elevation. Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  29. Syzygium brittonianum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia brittoniana C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 398; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, MINDANAO: Surigao. Notes: Forests. 1500m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  30. Syzygium cagayanense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; Lyytikäinen et al., Austral. Syst. Bot. 37 (2024) SB24006: 11; ≡ Eugenia cagayanensis Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 214; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160; Type: FB 21785 Velasco (K, lecto; PNH lost, US, isolecto), Luzon: Cagayan, 1914. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Nueva Vizcaya (photos). Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known from three collections. The protologue erroneously lists FB 21875 as the type (Lyytikäinen et al. 2024). Forests. 300m to 1000m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  31. Syzygium calcicola (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia calcicola Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 209; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. (?-)1300m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  32. Syzygium calleryanum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia calleryana C.B.Rob., PJS 6c (1911) 348; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Fruiting materials from Zamboanga peninsula (Ahern s.n.) may prove to belong here. Forests at medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  33. Syzygium calubcob (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia calubcob C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 364; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 353; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Distribution: Philippines, Sulawesi. BATAN, BATANES, CALAYAN, CATANDUANES, GUIMARAS, ?LEYTE, LUZON: Benguet, Bulacan, Camarines, Camarines Sur, Cavite (photos), Ilocos Sur, Isabela, La Union, Laguna, NCR, Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Tarlac, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, POLO, SABTANG. Notes: Batan Isls and Luzon to Palawan and Mindanao. Common and widely distributed in thickets and forests at low and medium elevation. Native.
  34. Syzygium candelabriforme (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 380; ≡ Eugenia candelabriformis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 375; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Benguet, Cagayan, Ifugao, Laguna, Mountain Province, Rizal, MINDANAO: Bukidnon. Notes: Primary forests at medium elevation. (?-)1800m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  35. Syzygium capoasense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 381; ≡ Eugenia capoasensis Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 209; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Type: Merrill 9493. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. Exposed ridge-summit mossy forest. 1000m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  36. Syzygium cardiophyllum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 381; ≡ Eugenia cardiophylla Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 305; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Type: FB 26534 Rola. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Bukidnon. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. In forests. 600m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  37. Syzygium casiguranense (Quisumb.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 381; ≡ Eugenia casiguranense Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 337; Type: BS 45464 Ramos & Edaño (PNH, holo, lost; US, NY, iso), Luzon: Aurora, Casiguran. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Rizal. Notes: Forest. (?-)600m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  38. Syzygium cavitense Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 381; Type: BS 22584 Ramos & Deroy (GH, holo; A, US, K, L, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cavite. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  39. Syzygium ciliatosetosum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 382; ≡ Eugenia ciliatosetosa Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 315; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Type: BS 13974 Ramos (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Cagayan, Isabela, Quezon. Notes: Usually along streams in lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  40. Syzygium cinnamomeum (S.Vidal) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 382; ≡ Eugenia cinnamomea S.Vidal, Phan. Cuming. Philipp. (1885) 172; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Type: Cuming 846 (syn), Luzon: Albay; Vidal 329 (MA, syn), Luzon, San Mateo. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Albay, Batangas, Benguet, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDORO. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Native.
  41. Syzygium clavellatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 382; ≡ Eugenia clavellata Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 104; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, LUZON: Bataan, Bulacan, Camarines, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Zamboanga Sibugay, NEGROS, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests, medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  42. Syzygium claviflorum (Roxb.) Wall. ex Steud., Nomencl. Bot. (Steudel), 2nd Ed. 2 (1841) 657; Cowan & Cowan, Trees N Bengal (1929) 67; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 382; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 212; ≡ Eugenia claviflora Roxb., Fl. Ind. (Roxburgh) 2 (1832) 488; Hort. Beng. (1814) 37, nom. inval., nom. nud.; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 252. = Eugenia viridifolia Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1420; ≡ Syzygium viridifolium (Elmer) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 183. Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, China, India, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Riau Arch, Singapore, Thailand. BATAN, CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, CULION, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, MINDORO, PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: 0-1050m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
    • ssp. claviflorum. Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, China, India, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Riau Arch, Singapore, Thailand. BATAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Cagayan, Camarines, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Sorsogon, Zambales, PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests. Native.
  43. Syzygium clementis (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 383; ≡ Eugenia clementis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 383; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: ?Camarines, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Lanao, Lanao del Sur, Surigao, PANAY. Notes: Primary forests. (?-)800m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  44. Syzygium confertum (Korth.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 177; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 383; Cortez et al., Check List 19 (2023) 988; ≡ Jambosa conferta Korth., Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 1 (1847) 202. = Eugenia calvinii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1419; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161; Type: Elmer 12869. = Eugenia densepunctata Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantentuin 40 (1900) 97. Distribution: Borneo, Java, Philippines, Sumatra. PALAWAN, SIARGAO. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Aside from Elmer 12869, type of Eugenia calvinii Elmer, seven other known collections from Palawan. Primary forests. 0-225m. DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  45. Syzygium congestum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 383; ≡ Eugenia congesta Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 49; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Benguet, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Sur, Mountain Province, Sorsogon. Notes: Exposed ridge mossy forests. (?-)2000m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  46. Syzygium conglobatum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 383; ≡ Eugenia conglobata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 359, nom. illeg., non Sessé & Moc.; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. = Eugenia subsulcata Elmer, LPB 8 (1919) 3095; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra. ALABAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Camarines, Laguna, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Surigao, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte (photos), Zamboanga del Sur, PALAWAN, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Native.
  47. Syzygium consanguineum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 384; ≡ Eugenia consanguinea Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 300; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163; Type: BS 26995 Ramos (A, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from 2 collections. Medium elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  48. Syzygium consimile Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 384; Type: PNH 6442 Sulit. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: A fruiting specimen, Whitford 1227 (K) from Luzon (Bataan) apparently belongs here. Forested slopes. 200-350m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  49. Syzygium copelandii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia copelandii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Davao, PALAWAN (photos), SAMAR (photos). Notes: Lowland forests. 34m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  50. Syzygium cordatilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia cordatilimba Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 40; Merrill, EPFP 4 (1926) 253. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Rizal, NEGROS. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  51. Syzygium corticopapyraceum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia corticopapyracea Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1405; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163; Type: Elmer 11571, Mindanao: Davao, Todaya (Mt Apo), Aug-1909, 5000ft. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type locality. Primary forest. 1524m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  52. Syzygium costulatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia costulata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 393; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 163. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Bataan, Camarines, Camarines Sur, Laguna (photos), Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal. Notes: Primary forests at medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  53. Syzygium crassibracteatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 26; ≡ Eugenia crassibracteata Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 210; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164; Type: BS 15358 Ramos. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, SAMAR. Notes: In forests. 1000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  54. Syzygium crassilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia crassilimba Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 41; Merrill, EPFP 4 (1926) 253; Type: Loher 14208, Luzon: Rizal, Paningtingan. Feb-1913. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  55. Syzygium crassipes (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 385; ≡ Eugenia crassipes C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 361; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CEBU (photos), LUZON: Bataan, Batangas, Cagayan, Camarines, Ilocos Norte, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Sur, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: In the Sierra Madre Range from Cagayan to Quezon; two collections from Palawan cited by Soejarto et al. (1995). Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  56. Syzygium crassissimum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 386; ≡ Eugenia crassissima Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 211; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164; Type: BS 15387 Ramos. = Eugenia lumutanensis Merr., nom. inval., in sched. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Nueva Vizcaya, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, PANAY. Notes: Mossy forests on ridges or peaks. 850-1000(-?)m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  57. Syzygium crystalliferum L.Udasco, A.L.Garrino, Aumentado, M.G.Rule & Mansibang, Nordic J. Bot. 2024 (2024) e04227: 2; Type: PTI-PCWFR1-180 with L. Udasco & M. Bagiw (PNH, holo; CAHUP, LBC, iso), Luzon: Nueva Ecija, Carranglan, Pantabangan-Carranglan Watershed Forest Reserve (PCWFR), Binbin mountains, 15-Apr-2021. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Nueva Ecija. Notes: 900-1300m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Mansibang et al. 2024). Native.
  58. Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels, Bull. Bur. Pl. Industr. U.S.D.A. 248 (1912) 25; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 386; ≡ Eugenia cumini (L.) Druce, Bot. Exch. Club Brit. Isles Rep. 3 (1914) 418; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 182; ≡ Myrtus cumini L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 471. = Eugenia jambolana Lam., Encycl. (Lamarck) 3 (1789) 198. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indian Ocean, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Thailand, Vietnam. LUZON: Abra (photos), Aurora (photos), PALAWAN, PANAY (photos). Notes: Throughout the Philippines, planted and in many regions spontaneous. Primary and secondary forest. 800m (photos). Note by L.L.Co: In all probability of prehistoric introduction from Malaya. Java plum. Naturalized.
  59. Syzygium curranii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 386; ≡ Eugenia curranii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 351; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, Camarines Sur, Isabela, Laguna, PALAWAN, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  60. Syzygium curtiflorum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 386; ≡ Eugenia curtiflora Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 328; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 164; Type: Elmer 8768. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Laguna, Quezon. Notes: Primary forests. 900-1400m. Native.
  61. Syzygium davaoense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 386; ≡ Eugenia davaoensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1439; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Type: Elmer 11342, Mindanao: Davao, Todaya (Mt Apo), Aug-1909, Mt Calelan, 6000ft. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao del Sur. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. Forested ridges. 1800m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  62. Syzygium decipiens (Koord. & Valeton) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 23 (1942) 281; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 387; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 387; ≡ Eugenia decipiens Koord. & Valeton, Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenzorg 2 (1899) 6; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Distribution: Java, New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Isls. LUZON: Bataan, Camarines Norte, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  63. Syzygium densinervium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 387; ≡ Eugenia densinervia Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 105; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. LUZON: Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Camarines, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao Oriental, Lanao del Sur, MINDORO, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests. 100-600m. DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
    • var. densinervium. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. Native.
    • var. insulare C.E.Chang, Bull. Taiwan Prov. Pingtung Inst. Agric. 5 (1964) 52. Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. Notes: Not reported for the Philippines in WCSP (2017). Native.
  64. Syzygium diffusiflorum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 387. = Eugenia diffusa Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 301, nom. illeg., non Turrill; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Type: BS 27155 Ramos. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte, ?Zambales (photos). Notes: Dry forests at low elevation. 400m (photos). Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  65. Syzygium durum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 387; ≡ Eugenia dura Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 24; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Camarines, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon. Notes: Primary forests at low or medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  66. Syzygium ebaloii Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 388, as 'ebaloii'; Type: Ebalo 930 (A). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN. Notes: Low elevation. 152m (photos). Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  67. Syzygium ecostulatum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 388; ≡ Eugenia ecostulata Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1428; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Type: Elmer 13102. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type collection. Lowland primary forest. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  68. Syzygium elliptifolium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 388; ≡ Eugenia elliptifolia Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 291; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LEYTE, PALAWAN, POLILLO. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the two original collections. Primary forests at medium elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  69. Syzygium elliptilimbum (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 187; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 388; ≡ Eugenia elliptilimba Merr., J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 77 (1917) 211; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Quisumbing, PJS 41 (1930) 29; Type: from Borneo. = Eugenia suluensis Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 416; Type: BS 43916 Ramos & Edaño. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. JOLO, MINDANAO: Zamboanga. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  70. Syzygium escritorii Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 389; ≡ Eugenia euphlebia Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 217, nom. illeg., non Hayata; Type: BS 20782 Escritor. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon, MINDANAO: Davao Oriental. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from this locality. Primary forests, low to medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  71. Syzygium everettii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 389; ≡ Eugenia everettii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 371; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166. = Syzygium irosinense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 396, nom. inval.; ≡ Eugenia irosinensis Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3767, nom. inval., no Latin descr.; Type: Elmer 15600 (GH, MO, NY, syn), 15274 (MO, NY, syn), 16341 (syn). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Apayao, Camarines, Isabela, Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, NEGROS. Notes: Primary lowland forests. Native.
  72. Syzygium fastigiatum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 152; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 389; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 389; ≡ Eugenia fastigiata (Blume) Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantentuin 40 (1900) 104; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 190; ≡ Calyptranthes fastigiata Blume, Bijdr. fl. Ned. Ind. (1826-1827) 1090. = Eugenia sablanensis Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 328; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176; Type: Elmer 8879 (NY, iso). = Eugenia sablanensis var. ramulosa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1408; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176; Type: Elmer 11633 (NA, NY, US, iso). Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. BASILAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Aurora, Benguet, Cagayan, Camarines, Isabela, Laguna, Pampanga, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: In Luzon from Cagayan to Sorsogon. Primary forests at low and medium elevation. (?-)1200m. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  73. Syzygium fenicis (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 390; ≡ Eugenia fenicis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 355; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166; Type: BS 4065 Fenix. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BABUYAN ISLS, CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, LUZON: Cagayan, Rizal. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  74. Syzygium filipes Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 390; Fernando et al., Edinburgh J. Bot. 81 (2024) 2027:12; Type: BS 34723 Ramos & Edaño (A, holo; K, US, iso), Mindanao: Surigao Prov, Jun-1919. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Notes: 170-210m. Conservation status: Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  75. Syzygium fischeri (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; ≡ Eugenia fischeri Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 218; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166; Type: FB 21755 Fischer. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines, MINDANAO: ?Surigao del Norte. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: The identity of the Surigao specimen is not certain. 10-80m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  76. Syzygium foxworthyi (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; ≡ Eugenia foxworthyi Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1414; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166; Type: Elmer 11280. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Laguna, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao, Davao del Sur, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type collection. Forested ridges. 850m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  77. Syzygium garciae (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2439; ≡ Eugenia garciae (Merr.) Merr. ex C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 399; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166; ≡ Jambosa garciae Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 36; Type: Merrill 2367 (collected by R. Garcia) (GH 2 sheets, K, NY, US, iso), Mindoro: Pola. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Sorsogon, Zambales (photos), MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Lanao, Zamboanga Sibugay (photos), MINDORO. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  78. Syzygium gigantifolium (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; ≡ Eugenia gigantifolia Merr., PJS 4c (1909) 350; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166. Distribution: Philippines, Sumatra. BASILAN, CULION, MINDANAO: Lanao, MINDORO, NEGROS (photos), PALAWAN (photos), ?PANAY. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: BS 46224 Edaño from Panay apparently belongs here. Open forests at low elevation. Native.
  79. Syzygium gitingense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 391; ≡ Eugenia gitingensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1409; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 166; Type: Elmer 12078, Sibuyan. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Camarines, SIBUYAN. Notes: Primary forests. 0-450m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  80. Syzygium glabratum (DC.) Veldkamp, Blumea 48 (2003) 489; ≡ Jambosa glabrata DC., Prodr. (A. P. de Candolle) 3 (1828) 287. = Syzygium gracile (Korth.) Amshoff, Bekn. Fl. Java 4b (1944) 22, nom. illeg.; Blumea 5 (1945) 500; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 392. = Eugenia virens (Blume) Koord. & Valeton, Meded. Lands Plantentuin 40 (1900) 113; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 249; ≡ Clavimyrtus virens Blume, Mus. Bot. 1 (1850) 113. = Eugenia leptogyna C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 368; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 186. Distribution: Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Sumatra. LUZON: Laguna, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY. Notes: Primary forests at low elevation. (?-)1000m. Native.
  81. Syzygium globosum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 392; ≡ Eugenia globosa Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1404; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Type: from Davao (Mt Apo). = Eugenia banaba Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1443; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159; Type: Elmer 12146, Sibuyan. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, PANAY, SIBUYAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Closely allied to Syzygium balerense. Primary forests. 225-1200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  82. Syzygium grandifolium Mansibang & Pelser, Blumea 66 (2021) 98; ≡ Syzygium megistophyllum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402, nom. illeg., non Merr. & L.M.Perry; ≡ Eugenia megalophylla Merr., PJS 27 (1925) 42; Merrill, EPFP 4 (1926) 253; Type: Loher 13596 (M, lecto; A, PNH lost, UC, isolecto), Luzon: Tayabas [now Quezon], Umiray region, May-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon. Notes: 180m (photos). Native.
  83. Syzygium griseum (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. 4 (1949) 124; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 393; ≡ Eugenia grisea C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 395; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167. Distribution: ?Borneo, Philippines. DINAGAT, GUIMARAS, LEYTE, LUZON: Cagayan, Camarines, Camarines Norte, Laguna, Rizal, MINDANAO: Surigao, Surigao del Norte, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Presence in Borneo fide Airy Shaw; primary lowland forests. Native.
  84. Syzygium halophilum (Merr.) Masam., Enum. Phanerog. Born. (1942) 529; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 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 10c (1915) 212, nom. illeg., non DC. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. ?LEYTE, ?LUZON: ?Cagayan, ?Camarines, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, OLUTANGA. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Sterile materials from Luzon: Cagayan and Camarines, and Leyte probably represents the same species. Forests bordering mangrove swamp. 0m. Native.
  85. Syzygium hughcumingii Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 394; Type: Cuming 1498 (A, type fragment & photo of holo from BM). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines Sur, Laguna, Quezon. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  86. Syzygium hutchinsonii (Merr. ex C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 395; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 26; ≡ Eugenia hutchinsonsii Merr. ex C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 376; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167; Type: FB 4026 Hutchinson (US, iso, type fragment and carbon rubbings in A). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland forest. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  87. Syzygium ilocanum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 395; ≡ Eugenia ilocana Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 291; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167; Type: BS 27420 Ramos (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Ilocos Norte, Bangui, 13-Mar-1917. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Ilocos Norte. Notes: Dry forests at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  88. Syzygium incarnatum (Elmer) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 195; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 395; ≡ Eugenia incarnata Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1416; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167; Type: Elmer 13231. = Eugenia cerina M.R.Hend., Gard. Bull. Singapore 11 (1947) 322. Distribution: Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Sumatra. LUZON: Quezon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forest. 225m. Native.
  89. Syzygium incrassatum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 395; ≡ Eugenia incrassata Elmer, LPB 2 (1909) 581; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167; Type: Elmer 9187 (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Lucban, Mt Banahaw, in woods at 750m, May-1907. = Eugenia camiguinensis Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 314; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161; Type: Merrill Philip. Pl. 1175, leg. M Ramos (US, iso), Camiguin, Apr-1912. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CAMIGUIN, LUZON: Apayao (photos), Aurora, Quezon, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO, NEGROS, PALAUI, SAMAR. Notes: Forests at medium elevation. 200-750m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  90. Syzygium intumescens (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 396; ≡ Eugenia intumescens C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 401; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 167. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CAMIGUIN, LEYTE, LUZON: Benguet, Camarines Sur, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Zambales, MASBATE, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests at medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  91. Syzygium isabelense (Quisumb.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 397; ≡ Eugenia isabelensis Quisumb., PJS 41 (1930) 339; Type: BS 47218 Ramos & Edaño (US, NY), Luzon: Isabela, San Mariano. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Camarines, Isabela. Notes: Along forest streams at low elevation. (?-)700m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  92. Syzygium iwahigense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 397; ≡ Eugenia iwahigensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1417; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 116; Type: Elmer 12743. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Secondary forests at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  93. Syzygium jambos (L.) Alston, Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.) (1931) 116; Merrill, PJS 79 (1950) 397; ≡ Eugenia jambos L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 470; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 62. Distribution: Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Nepal, Sumatra, Thailand, Vietnam. Notes: Of prehistoric introduction in the Philippines, now widely cultivated and naturalized in forests. Invasive species (CABI 2017). Naturalized.
  94. Syzygium kusukusuense (Hayata) Mori, Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 28 (1938) 439; Hatusima, Mem. Fac. Agr. Kagoshima Univ. 5 (1966) 42; ≡ Eugenia kusukusensis Hayata, Icon. Pl. Formosan. 3 (1913) 119. Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. BATAN. Notes: In thicket, locally rare, Hatusima 28591. Note by L.L.Co: To be compared with Syzygium fastigiatum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry. Not reported for the Philippines in WCSP (2017). Native.
  95. Syzygium lacustre (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 397; ≡ Eugenia lacustris C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 377; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; Type: Clemens 299. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ifugao, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Lanao, Lanao del Sur, Zamboanga del Norte (photos). Notes: Lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  96. Syzygium lancilimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 397; Raganas et al., Biodiversitas 26 (2025) 1193; ≡ Eugenia lancilimba Merr., PJS 20 (1922) 413; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; Type: BS 36934 Ramos & Edaño. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE (photos), MINDANAO: Davao del Norte, Surigao del Norte (photos), Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: On river banks at sea level and low elevation. 0m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  97. Syzygium leucoxylon Korth., Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 1 (1847) 203; Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18 (1939) 193; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 398; ≡ Eugenia leucoxylon (Korth.) Miq., Anal. Bot. Ind. 1 (1850) 26; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 235. = Eugenia brevistylis C.B.Rob., PJS 6c (1911) 347; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 160. Distribution: Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Riau Arch. BUSUANGA, DINAGAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Lanao del Sur, Surigao, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, PALAWAN, SIBUYAN, TINAGO. Notes: Lowland forests. Native.
  98. Syzygium leytense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 398; ≡ Eugenia leytensis Elmer, LPB 1 (1908) 329; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; Type: Elmer 7263. = Eugenia samarensis Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 223; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176; Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1671 (US, NY, iso). = Eugenia sarcocarpa Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 295; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176; Type: Wenzel 1484 (A, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Quezon, NEGROS, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests. 0-500m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  99. Syzygium lineatum (DC.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 109; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 238; ≡ Jambosa lineata DC., Prodr. (A. P. de Candolle) 3 (1828) 287. = Eugenia marivelesensis Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 106. = Syzygium longiflorum C.Presl, Abh. Königl. Böhm. Ges. Wiss., 5th Ser. 3 (1845) 500; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 398; ≡ Eugenia longiflora (C.Presl) Fern.-Vill., Fl. Filip., 3rd Ed. 4(Nov. App.) (1880) 86; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 159. Distribution: Borneo, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand. BILIRAN, CEBU (photos), LEYTE, LUZON: Aurora, Bataan, Benguet (photos), Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Laguna, Mountain Province, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales (photos), MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, Surigao, Zamboanga, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Throughout the Philippines in most islands and provinces. Primary forests at low and medium elevation, often common. 0-850m. Native.
  100. Syzygium llanosii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 398; ≡ Eugenia llanosii Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 220; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; Type: Merrill 9704. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Pampanga. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Dense thickets in limestone formation. 1300m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  101. Syzygium longipedicellatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 399; ≡ Eugenia longipedicellata (Merr.) C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 349; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; ≡ Jambosa longipedicellata Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 37; Type: Merrill 1046 (K, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Aurora, Baler. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora. Notes: Lowland forest. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  102. Syzygium longissimum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 399; ≡ Eugenia longissima Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 50; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Cagayan (photos), Isabela, Zambales. Notes: Forests along streams. 40-900m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  103. Syzygium longistylum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 399; ≡ Eugenia longistyla Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 220; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 169; Type: FB 17910 Barros. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, Isabela. Notes: Primary lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  104. Syzygium lorofolium Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 399; Type: FB 20889 Escritor (US, holo), Luzon: Quezon, Guinayangan. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon, SAMAR. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  105. Syzygium luteum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 401; ≡ Eugenia lutea C.B.Rob., PJS 6c (1911) 350; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; Type: FB 18635 Darling. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Quezon. Notes: Forested river banks at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  106. Syzygium luzonense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 401; ≡ Eugenia luzonensis (Merr.) Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 105; Robinson, PJS 4c (1909) 356; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; ≡ Jambosa luzonensis Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 37. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Abra, Bataan, Benguet, Cagayan, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, Lanao, Surigao del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PANAY (photos). Notes: In Luzon from Cagayan to Quezon. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  107. Syzygium macgregorii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 401; Romeroso et al., Asian J. Biol. Life Sc. 10 (2021) 438; ≡ Eugenia macgregorii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 367; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; Type: BS 1279 McGregor. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BOHOL, BORACAY (photos), CALICOAN, HOMONHON, LEYTE, LUZON: Bulacan, Camarines, Camarines Norte, Zambales, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Davao, Lanao, Lanao del Sur, Surigao, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), POLILLO, SAMAR, TINAGO. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  108. Syzygium mainitense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 401; ≡ Eugenia mainitensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1415; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; Type: Elmer 11821. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (photos), Cagayan, Isabela, Sorsogon, ?Zambales, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao del Sur, Surigao, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests. (?-)1300m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  109. Syzygium malagsam (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402; ≡ Eugenia malagsam Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1403; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; Type: Elmer 11838. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, ?MINDORO. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: A collection from Mindoro (Mt Halcon, PNH 3261 Edaño) may belong here. Primary forests. 1200m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  110. Syzygium mananquil (Blanco) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402; ≡ Myrtus mananquil Blanco, Fl. Filip., 1st Ed. (1837) 421; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Batangas, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Cotabato, Davao, Misamis, Zamboanga del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, PUJADA. Notes: In Luzon from Cagayan to Sorsogon. Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. 100-200m (photos). Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  111. Syzygium martelinoi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402; ≡ Eugenia martelinoi Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 306; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: BS 35630 Martelino & Edaño (P, US, iso), Panay: Capiz, Mt Salibongbong, Jun-1919. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Forests. 650m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  112. Syzygium mauritsii Govaerts, World Checkl. Myrtaceae (2008) 400; ≡ Syzygium merrillii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402, nom. illeg.; ≡ Eugenia merrillii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 349; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: Merrill 760. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN, SIBUYAN. Notes: Forests along streams at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  113. Syzygium megalanthum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402; ≡ Eugenia megalantha C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 374; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: BS 784 Foxworthy, Palawan: Iwahig. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BALABAC, PALAWAN. Notes: Forests along streams at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  114. Syzygium melanostictum (Miq.) Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 138; ≡ Jambosa melanosticta Miq., Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1) (1855) 432. Distribution: Java, Philippines. Native.
  115. Syzygium melliodorum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 402; ≡ Eugenia melliodora C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 401; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: McGregor 224. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CATANDUANES, LEYTE, LUZON: Isabela (photos), Laguna, Quezon, MINDORO, POLILLO. Notes: Primary lowland forests. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  116. Syzygium merrittianum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia merrittiana C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 369; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 171; Type: BS 5198 Ramos. = Eugenia lumboy Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1431. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BATAN DE ALBAY, LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Camarines, Pangasinan, Rizal, MINDANAO: Davao Oriental, MINDORO, SIBUYAN. Notes: On slopes and along streams at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  117. Syzygium mimicum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia mimica Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 112; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: Merrill 5034 (NY, syn; US, isosyn), Ahern’s Collector 3431 (US, isosyn). = Eugenia submimica Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1438. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Bulacan, Camarines Sur, Cavite, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, MINDORO, PALAWAN, PANAY (photos), SIBUYAN. Notes: On rocky river banks (typical narrow-leaved form) and on slopes at low and medium elevation. 0-50m (photos). Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  118. Syzygium mindorense (C.B.Rob.) Masam., Enum. Phanerog. Born. (1942) 534; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia mindorensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 399; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: FB 9820 Merritt. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LUZON: Batangas, MINDANAO: Cotabato, Davao, Surigao, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: Forested slopes at low elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  119. Syzygium mirabile (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia mirabilis Merr., PJS 20 (1922) 412; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: BS 36772 Ramos & Edaño (US, iso); BS 37238 Ramos & Edaño (A, isosyn). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte (photos), Lanao, Misamis Oriental (photos), Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte (photos). Notes: Lowland forests. 65-200m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  120. Syzygium mirandae (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia mirandae Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 221; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: FB 21687 Miranda (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Camarines. Notes: Mossy forest. 700m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  121. Syzygium multinerve (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 403; ≡ Eugenia multinervis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: Cuming 1299 (A, photo of type from BM; K, BM). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Cagayan. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Probably in forests at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  122. Syzygium multipuncticulatum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 404; Type: PNH 6048 Sulit (A). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. SAMAR. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Only known with certainty from the type collection; allied to Syzygium mainitense. Known from Loquilocon, near Wright. Lowland forests. 150m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  123. Syzygium myrtifolium Walp., Repert. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) 2 (1843) 178; Merr. & Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18 (1939) 182. = Eugenia sinubanensis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1424. = Eugenia parva C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 341; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173. = Syzygium oleinum Wall. ex Wight, Ill. Ind. Bot. (Madras) 2 (1841) 15; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 406; ≡ Eugenia oleina (Wall. ex Wight) Wight, Ill. Ind. Bot. (Madras) 2 (1841) 15; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 150. Distribution: Borneo, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Riau Arch, Singapore, Sumatra, Thailand. BOHOL, CEBU (photos), LUZON: Albay, Bataan, Camarines, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MINDORO, PALAWAN, SAMAR, SIBUYAN. Notes: Forested ridges. (?-)900m. Native.
  124. Syzygium myrtillus (Stapf) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 171; ≡ Eugenia myrtillus Stapf, Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4 (1894) 153; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172, pro parte. = Syzygium ugoense (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. 4 (1949) 120; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 419; ≡ Eugenia ugoensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 389; Type: FB 10913 Curran (US, iso). Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Mountain Province (photos). Notes: 1900-2800m. Native.
  125. Syzygium nervosum A.Cunn. ex DC., Prodr. (A. P. de Candolle) 3 (1828) 260. = Syzygium operculatum (Roxb.) Nied., Nat. Pflanzenfam. (Engler & Prantl) 3(7) (1893) 85; ≡ Cleistocalyx operculatus (Roxb.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 18 (1937) 337; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 363; ≡ Eugenia operculata Roxb., Fl. Ind. (Roxburgh) 2 (1832) 486; Hort. Beng. (1814) 37, nom. inval., nom. nud.; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 264. = Eugenia clausa C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 380; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162. Distribution: Australia, Borneo, China, India, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, ?Moluccas, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand. LUZON: Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela, Rizal, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  126. Syzygium nitidum Benth., London J. Bot. 2 (1843) 221; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 404. = Eugenia benthamii A.Gray, U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. (1854) 520; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 159. Distribution: New Guinea, Pacific Ocean, Philippines. CATANDUANES, LUZON: Abra, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Camarines, Isabela, La Union, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, MANGSEE, MINDANAO: Surigao, MINDORO, NEGROS (photos), PALAWAN, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: This is a different species than Eugenia nitida Vell. Forests at low elevation. Native.
  127. Syzygium oblanceolatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 405; ≡ Eugenia oblanceolata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 400; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: Cuming 1676 (A, typefragment and photo of type from BM). Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. BASILAN, BILIRAN, LUZON: Camarines Sur, Quezon, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, MINDORO, SAMAR. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Native.
    • ssp. oblanceolatum. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. BILIRAN, LUZON: Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao, SAMAR. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Native.
  128. Syzygium obliquinervium (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 405; ≡ Eugenia obliquinervia Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3768, nom. inval., no Latin descr.; Type: Elmer 16117 (A, holo; GH, NY, MO, iso), Luzon: Sorsogon, Mt Bulusan, 1500ft. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. 457m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  129. Syzygium omissum Mansibang & Fernando, Edinburgh J. Bot. 81 (2024) 2027:3; Type: Fernando 2279 (PNH, holo; LBC, PUH, SING, iso), Mindanao: Surigao del Norte, Claver, 50m, 3-Sep-2010. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT (photos), HINATUAN, MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Notes: In forests on ultramafic soils. 50-260m. Conservation status: Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  130. Syzygium palawanense (C.B.Rob.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 185; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 376; ≡ Eugenia palawanensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 377; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: FB 3503 Curran. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: The type is the only known Philippine collection. Lowland forests. Native.
  131. Syzygium pallidum Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 17 (1904) 38; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 407; ≡ Eugenia perpallida Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 106; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: Merrill 1764 (A, US). = Eugenia pacifica Elmer ex Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3808; Type: Merrill 1764 (A, US, iso), Luzon: Zambales, Subig. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BABUYAN ISLS, BASILAN, LUBANG, LUZON: Abra, Albay, Aurora, Bataan, Batangas, Cagayan, Camarines, Cavite, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Pangasinan, Quezon, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Lanao, ?Zamboanga del Norte (photos), Zamboanga del Sur, MINDORO, NEGROS, SIASI, SIBUYAN, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: This is a different species than Eugenia pallida Berg. In forests, chiefly at medium elevation. (?-)1000m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  132. Syzygium panayense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 407; ≡ Eugenia panayensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 292; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: BS 32470 McGregor (PNH, holo, ?lost; A,US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY. Notes: Mossy forest. 1000m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  133. Syzygium panduriforme (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 408; ≡ Eugenia panduriformis Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1412; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: Elmer 11246. Distribution: Philippines, ?Sulawesi. MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur. Notes: Forested ridges. 1000-1400m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  134. Syzygium parvipomum Fernando & Mansibang, Edinburgh J. Bot. 81 (2024) 2027:7; Type: Fernando 4765 (PNH, holo; LBC, SING, iso), Mindanao: Surigao del Norte, Claver, 320m, 6-Jun-2019. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Notes: In forests on ultramafic soils. 320m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  135. Syzygium pascasioi (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 408, as 'pascasioii'; ≡ Eugenia pascasioi Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 307; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: BS 35057. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Dry forests at low elevation. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  136. Syzygium paucivenium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 408; ≡ Eugenia paucivenia C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 382; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: Cuming 1186 (A, iso). Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. CAMIGUIN DE BABUYANES, LUZON: Albay, Cagayan, Ilocos, Ilocos Norte, Rizal. Notes: Slopes at low and medium elevation. 0m (photos). Native.
  137. Syzygium penasii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 408; ≡ Eugenia penasii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 293; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: FB 26703 Peñas. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CALAYAN, LUZON: Cagayan. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type. Lowland forests. 300m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  138. Syzygium peregrinum (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 154; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 408; ≡ Jambosa peregrina Blume, Mus. Bot. 1 (1850) 92. = Eugenia tawaensis Merr., Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15 (1929) 220. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, SULU ARCHIPELAGO, TAWI-TAWI (photos). Native.
  139. Syzygium phanerophlebium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 408; ≡ Eugenia phanerophlebia C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 353; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: BS 3361 Ramos (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Aurora, Cagayan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO, MINDORO, NEGROS (photos), PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  140. Syzygium philippinense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 409; ≡ Eugenia philippinensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 378; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: Merrill 2054 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Cagayan, Isabela, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, NEGROS (photos), PANAY (photos), SAMAR. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  141. Syzygium polisense Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 409; Type: PNH 7813 Celestino (A, holo). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ifugao. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Thus far known only from a few collections from this locality. Mossy forest near the summit. 2040m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  142. Syzygium polyanthum (Wight) Walp., Repert. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) 2 (1843) 180; Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18 (1939) 155; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 409; Soh & Parnell, Adansonia 37 (2015) 252; ≡ Eugenia polyantha Wight, Ill. Ind. Bot. (Madras) 2 (1841) 17; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 211. = Eugenia holmanii Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2354. = Eugenia lambii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1430; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; Type: Elmer 13047 (NY 2 sheets, NA, US, iso). = Eugenia atropunctata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 385; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 158; Type: Cuming 1308 (BM, holo; A, iso). Distribution: Borneo, Indochina, Java, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, Philippines, Sumatra, Thailand. BALABAC, LUZON: Albay, Aurora (photos), Cagayan, Laguna, Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Lanao, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. (?-)400m. Native.
  143. Syzygium polycephaloides (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 410; ≡ Eugenia polycephaloides C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 378; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: FB 10521 Curran (US, iso). Distribution: Lesser Sunda Isls, Philippines, Sulawesi. CATANDUANES, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Ifugao, Isabela, Laguna, Quezon, Sorsogon, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte, MINDORO, PALAUI, PANAY (photos), SAMAR. Notes: Common in primary forests at low and medium elevation. Native.
  144. Syzygium pseudocalcicola Craven & Biffin, Blumea 51 (2006) 139; ≡ Cleistocalyx paucipunctatus (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 18 (1937) 336; Merrill, PJS 79 (1950) 365; ≡ Eugenia paucipunctata Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 215, nom. illeg., non Koord. & Valeton; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 173; Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1709 (PNH, holo, lost; GH, lecto; L, NY, iso), Luzon: Benguet, near Baguio. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Thickets. 1500m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  145. Syzygium pulgarense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 410; ≡ Eugenia pulgarensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 380; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 174; Type: FB 3882 Curran (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Only known from the type. Apparently on exposed ridges. 1000(-?)m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  146. Syzygium punctilimbum (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 194; Soejarto et al., Prelim. Checklist Fl. Pl. Palawan (1995); ≡ Eugenia punctilimba Merr., J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 77 (1917) 217. Distribution: Borneo, Philippines, Sumatra. PALAWAN. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  147. Syzygium purpuriflorum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 411; ≡ Eugenia purpuriflora Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1432; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Mansibang et al., Nordic J. Bot. e04227 (2024) 5; Type: Elmer 13117 (GH, lecto; A, E, F, K, MO, NY, U, US, isolecto), Palawan: Puerto Princesa, Mt Pulgar, Apr-1911. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Lowland forests. (?-)110-540m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  148. Syzygium ramosii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 411; Coritico et al., PJS 151 (2022) 2439; ≡ Eugenia ramosii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 349; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: BS 8030 Ramos (A, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (photos), Isabela, Nueva Ecija (photos), Quezon, MINDANAO: Bukidnon. Notes: Forests near streams. 30m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  149. Syzygium rigidifolium Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 411; Type: Clemens 16945 (A, holo; K, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Nueva Ecija (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  150. Syzygium rizalense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 412; ≡ Eugenia rizalensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 302; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: BS 29280 Ramos & Edaño (A, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Rizal. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Forests. 1000(-?)m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  151. Syzygium robertii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 412; ≡ Eugenia robertii Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 106; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUBANG, LUZON: Bataan, Benguet, Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, SIBUYAN. Notes: Forests at medium elevation. (?-)1500m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  152. Syzygium robinsonii (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 412; ≡ Eugenia robinsonii Elmer, LPB 2 (1909) 583; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: Elmer 10050 (A, NY, US, iso), Negros: Negros Oriental, Cuernos Mtns. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. ?CEBU, NEGROS. Notes: Primary forests. 1200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  153. Syzygium rolfei Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 412; Type: Vidal 2768 (K, ?holo; MA, iso), Panay: Leon. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PANAY. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  154. Syzygium rosenbluthii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 413; ≡ Eugenia rosenbluthii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 384; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: FB 16890 Rosenbluth (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Aurora, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Davao del Sur, Zamboanga. Notes: Exposed ridges. 0-1200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  155. Syzygium roseomarginatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 191; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 413; ≡ Eugenia roseomarginata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 390; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: FB 13975 Merritt & Darling (US, iso). Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, Pampanga, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: BS 22435 Ramos, a fruiting specimen from Pampanga apparently belongs here. Primary forests. 300-700m. Native.
  156. Syzygium rubropurpureum (C.B.Rob.) Airy Shaw, Kew Bull. 4 (1949) 118; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 413; ≡ Eugenia rubropurpurea C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 358; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175; Type: FB 9465 Whitford & Hutchinson (NY, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur. Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  157. Syzygium rubrovenium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 413; ≡ Eugenia rubrovenia C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 358; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 175. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Lanao, Misamis Oriental (photos), Zamboanga del Norte (photos). Notes: Forests. 100-200m (photos) to 700-1300m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  158. Syzygium samarangense (Blume) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 115; Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18 (1939) 167; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 414; ≡ Myrtus samarangensis Blume, Bijdr. fl. Ned. Ind. (1826-1827) 1084. = Eugenia javanica Lam., Encycl. (Lamarck) 3 (1789) 200; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 168; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 74. Distribution: Andaman Isls, Bangladesh, Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Isls, Malay Peninsula, Moluccas, Myanmar, New Guinea, Nicobar Isls, Pacific Ocean, Solomon Isls, Sulawesi, Thailand. BALABAC. Notes: Of prehistoric introduction to the Philippines from Malaya, widely scattered in cultivation for its edible fruits (wax jambu). Naturalized in secondary forest and along rivers. Naturalized.
  159. Syzygium santosii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 414; ≡ Eugenia santosii Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 294; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 176; Type: BS 31844 J.K. Santos (A, US, iso), Luzon: Benguet, Pauai. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Zambales. Notes: Forested slopes. 2200m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  160. Syzygium sessililimbum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 414; ≡ Eugenia sessililimba Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 296; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: BS 33342 (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Ilocos Norte. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Forested slopes. 1000m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  161. Syzygium siderocola (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 414, as 'siderocolum'; Fernando et al., Edinburgh J. Bot. 81 (2024) 2027:13, as 'siderocolum'; ≡ Eugenia siderocola Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 303; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: BS 34521 Ramos & Pascasio (A, lecto; K, P, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Surigao Prov, 4-Jun-1919. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte. Notes: Along streams. 35-650m. Conservation status: Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  162. Syzygium simile (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 414; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 26; ≡ Eugenia similis Merr., PJS 1(Suppl.) (1906) 106; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: Whitford 413 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. ALABAT, LUZON: Abra, Apayao, Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Sur, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Laguna, NCR, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Zambales, MASBATE, MINDANAO: Cotabato, MINDORO, NEGROS, PALAWAN, SAMAR. Notes: Forests at low and medium elevation. Native.
  163. Syzygium speciosissimum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 414; ≡ Eugenia speciosissima C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 348; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: FB 10865 Curran (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Notes: Mossy forests. 2000m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  164. Syzygium squamiferum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 415; ≡ Eugenia squamifera C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 373; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: FB 8243 Curran & Merritt (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Zambales. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known only from the type. Forests. 300m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  165. Syzygium striatulum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 415; Odulio et al., Biodivers. Data J. 14 (2026) 26; ≡ Eugenia striatula C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 397; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: Cuming 1046. (NY, iso). = Eugenia neei Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 301; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: BS 27156 Ramos (NY, US, iso), Luzon: Ilocos Norte, Burgos. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BILIRAN, CULION, LUZON: Albay, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Zambales, SAMAR. Notes: Dry forests or slopes along streams at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  166. Syzygium subcaudatum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 415; ≡ Eugenia subcaudata Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 21; Type: BS 23324 (NY, US, iso). ≠ Eugenia myrtillus auct. non Stapf; Merr., EPFP 3 (1923) 172, pro parte. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet, Sorsogon. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  167. Syzygium subfalcatum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 415; ≡ Eugenia subfalcata C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 382; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 177; Type: Cuming 1049 (BM). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: ?Albay, ?Zambales. Conservation status: Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  168. Syzygium subfoetidum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; ≡ Eugenia subfoetida C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 360; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: BS 685 Foxworthy (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests. 1000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  169. Syzygium subrotundifolium (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; ≡ Eugenia subrotundifolia C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 362; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: BS 3594 Fenix (US, iso), Batan Isls. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BATAN, LUZON: Albay, Aurora, Cagayan, Ilocos Norte, Isabela, Quezon, Sorsogon, PALAUI (photos), PANAY (photos), POLILLO. Notes: Thickets and secondary forests, especially along the seashore. 0m. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  170. Syzygium subsessile (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; ≡ Eugenia subsessilis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 360; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: R.S. Williams 2748 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, NEGROS. Notes: Lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  171. Syzygium subsessiliflorum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; ≡ Eugenia subsessiliflora Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 296; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: Merrill Philipp. Pl. 1679 leg. Ramos (GH, NY, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Cagayan, NEGROS, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  172. Syzygium sulcistylum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; ≡ Eugenia sulcistyla C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 368; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: FB 15873 Bacani (A US, iso), Luzon: Benguet. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Abra, Benguet. Notes: According to Merrill (1950), BS 28051 Fenix, from Apayao, is probably a narrow-leaved form of this species. Forests. 1000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  173. Syzygium sulitii Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 416; Type: PNH 7766 Sulit (A, holo). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Benguet. Notes: Dwarfed forests at the summit. 2700m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  174. Syzygium surigaense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 417; Fernando et al., Edinburgh J. Bot. 81 (2024) 2027:14; ≡ Eugenia surigaensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 297; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: BS 34686 Ramos & Pascasio (A, lecto; K, P, US, isolecto), Mindanao: Surigao Prov, 14-Jun-1919. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT (photos), MINDANAO: Surigao del Norte (photos). Notes: Lowland forests along streams. 37m to 200m (photos). Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Fernando et al. 2024). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  175. Syzygium tayabense (Quisumb. & Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 417; ≡ Eugenia tayabensis Quisumb. & Merr., PJS 37 (1928) 175; Type: BS 45691 Ramos & Edaño (A, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Mt Alzapan, 2000m. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. ALABAT, LUZON: Aurora. Notes: 2000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  176. Syzygium taytayense (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 417; ≡ Eugenia taytayensis Merr., PJS 4c (1909) 368; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: Merrill 9201 (NY, US, iso). Distribution: Borneo, Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Quirino, PALAWAN. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known from five collections. Lowland primary forests. Native.
  177. Syzygium tenuipes (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 417; ≡ Eugenia tenuipes Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 316; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: FB 19608 Curran. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Cagayan, ?Isabela (photos), Nueva Vizcaya, Pampanga, Rizal, MINDORO, ?PANAY (photos). Notes: Lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  178. Syzygium tenuirame (Miq.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 418; Coritico et al., J. Trop. Biol. & Cons. 19 (2022) 149; Lyytikäinen et al., Austral. Syst. Bot. 37 (2024) SB24006: 19; ≡ Eugenia spicata Lam. var. tenuiramis (Miq.) M.R.Hend., Gard. Bull. Singapore 12 (1949) 252; ≡ Jambosa tenuiramis Miq., Fl. Ned. Ind. 1(1) (1855) 437; Type: from Sumatra. = Eugenia nitidissima Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 213; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 172; Type: Wenzel 922 (A, NY, US, iso), Leyte. Distribution: ?Malay Peninsula, Philippines, Sumatra. BILIRAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Camarines Norte, MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Surigao, NEGROS, PANAY. Notes: Forested slopes and ridges. 300-1500m. Native.
  179. Syzygium toppingii (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 418; Buhay et al., Biodiversitas 26 (2025) 3086; ≡ Eugenia toppingii Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1407; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: Elmer 11181 (NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo. = Eugenia puncticulata Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 381. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. CEBU, LEYTE, MINDANAO: Davao del Sur, SAMAR. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Closely allied to Syzygium balerense. Primary forests. 0-750m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  180. Syzygium trianthum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 419; ≡ Eugenia triantha Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 224; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 178; Type: FB 20558 Miranda (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental (photos). Notes: Lowland forests. 1900m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  181. Syzygium triphyllum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 419; ≡ Eugenia triphylla C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 371, nom. illeg., non O.Berg; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Lanao, Lanao del Norte (photos), Zamboanga, Zamboanga Sibugay (photos). Notes: Along streams in lowland forests. 44m (photos). Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  182. Syzygium tripinnatum (Blanco) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 419; Raganas et al., Biodiversitas 26 (2025) 1193; ≡ Eugenia tripinnata (Blanco) C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 357; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; ≡ Myrtus tripinnata Blanco, Fl. Filip., 1st Ed. (1837) 421. = Eugenia peninsula Elmer, LPB 10 (1939) 3769, nom. inval., no Latin descr.; Type: Elmer 15421 (syn); Elmer 15441 (A, MO, NY, syn); Elmer 15968 (NY, syn); Elmer 15991 (MO, NY, syn). Distribution: Philippines, Taiwan. LUZON: Albay, Apayao, Aurora (photos), Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, MINDANAO: Davao del Norte, Lanao, MINDORO, NEGROS, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: In Luzon from Cagayan to Sorsogon. Primary forests at sea level and low and medium elevation. 0-225m (photos). Native.
  183. Syzygium tula (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 419; ≡ Eugenia tula Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 297; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; Type: FB 27540 de Mesa (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Davao, Davao del Sur, Surigao, Zamboanga, PALAWAN. Notes: Lowland forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  184. Syzygium urdanetense (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 420; ≡ Eugenia urdanetensis Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2365; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; Type: Elmer 13784 (E, K, L, MO, NA, NY, P, U, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. = Eugenia capizensis Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 305; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 161; Type: BS 35584 Martelino & Edaño (A, K, P, US, iso), Panay: Capiz, Mt Salibongbong. = Eugenia caudatifolia Merr., PJS 10c (1915) 211; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 162; Type: Wenzel 1062 (GH, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE, CATANDUANES, DINAGAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Camarines, Camarines Norte, Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan, Agusan del Norte, Surigao, PANAY, SAMAR. Notes: Primary forests at medium elevation. (?-)500m (photos) to 900m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  185. Syzygium vacciniifolium Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 420; ≡ Eugenia vaccinioides Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2350; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; Type: Elmer 13760 (MO, NA, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora, Quezon, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte. Notes: The name Syzygium vaccinioides is occupied by Syzygium vaccinioides Merr. & L.M.Perry. Exposed ridges in mossy forest. 1000-1700m. Native.
  186. Syzygium valdepunctatum Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 420; Type: BS 26144 Babaran (A, holo; K, US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Conservation status: Data Deficient (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  187. Syzygium vernonioides (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 421; ≡ Eugenia vernonioides Elmer, LPB 7 (1914) 2352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; Type: Elmer 13826 (MO, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Agusan del Norte, Mt Urdaneta. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, NEGROS. Notes: Forested ridges. 1600m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  188. Syzygium vidalianum (Elmer) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 421; ≡ Eugenia vidaliana Elmer, LPB 2 (1909) 584; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179, excl. syn. Eugenia williamsii; Type: Elmer 9161 (A, NY, US, iso), Luzon: Quezon, Lucban. = Eugenia sorsogonensis Merr., PJS 11c (1916) 22; Type: BS 23373 Ramos (P), Luzon: Sorsogon, Mt Pocdal, 1-Aug-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LEYTE, LUZON: Laguna, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales (photos), MINDANAO: Bukidnon, Cotabato (photos), NEGROS (photos), SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: Primary forests at low and medium elevation. 1135m. (photos). Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  189. Syzygium vulcanicum Elmer ex Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 422; Type: Elmer 16997 (A, holo; GH, US, iso). = Eugenia bulusanensis Elmer, LPB 9 (1925) 3135, nom. inval., nom. nud.; LPB 10 (1939) 3808. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Sorsogon. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Known from three collections. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  190. Syzygium wenzelii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 423; ≡ Eugenia wenzelii Merr., PJS 9c (1914) 380; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 180; Type: Wenzel 770 (A, US, iso), Leyte. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LEYTE, LUZON: Laguna, Quezon, MINDANAO: Surigao, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary forests. 500m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  191. Syzygium whitfordii (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 423; ≡ Eugenia whitfordii Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 49; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 180; Type: Whitford 468 (NY, US, syn). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (photos), Bataan, Camarines, Laguna, Nueva Ecija (photos). Notes: Primary forests. 12m (photos) to 150-600m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  192. Syzygium williamsii (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 423; ≡ Eugenia williamsii C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 365; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 179; Type: R.S. Williams 2128 (NY 2 sheets; US, syn), Mindanao: Zamboanga. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, LUZON: Bataan, MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  193. Syzygium xanthophyllum (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 424; Batuyong et al., Biodiversitas 21 (2020) 3974; ≡ Eugenia xanthophylla C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 370; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 180. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, DINAGAT, LUZON: Abra, Apayao, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Isabela (photos), Laguna, Nueva Ecija, Pangasinan, Quezon, Rizal, Sorsogon, Zambales, MINDANAO: Zamboanga del Norte, MINDORO, NEGROS, SAMAR, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: Lowland forests. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  194. Syzygium xiphophyllum (Merr.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 424; ≡ Eugenia xiphophylla Merr., PJS 18 (1921) 298; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 180; Type: FB 24060 Acuña. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. MINDANAO: Lanao, Zamboanga. Notes: Forested slopes at low elevation. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  195. Syzygium zamboangense (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 79 (1951) 423; ≡ Eugenia zamboangensis C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 379; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 180; Type: FB 9473 Whitford & Hutchinson (US, iso). Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, MINDANAO: Surigao, Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Norte (photos). Notes: Lowland primary forests. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.

Cultivated, not naturalized

  1. Syzygium malaccense (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, J. Arnold Arbor. 19 (1938) 215; Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts 18 (1939) 154; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 401; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 401; ≡ Eugenia malaccensis L., Sp. Pl., 1st Ed. (1753) 470; Merr., Fl. Manila (1912) 352; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 170; Henderson, Gard. Bull. Sing. 12 (1949) 46. Distribution: Australia, Bismarck Arch, Cambodia, Laos, Malay Peninsula, Myanmar, New Guinea, Solomon Isls, Thailand, Vietnam. Notes: Note by L.L.Co: Cultivated in most parts of the Philippines for its edible fruits (Malay apple), although nowhere naturalized. Cultivated, not naturalized.

Possibly present

  1. Syzygium capitatum (Merr.) Merr. & L.M.Perry, Mem. Amer. Acad. Arts, N.S. 18 (1939) 150; ≡ Eugenia capitata Merr., J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 77 (1917) 208. Distribution: Borneo, ?Philippines. ?PALAWAN. Notes: Known from Brooke’s Pt, Malalung River. Note by L.L.Co: Five uncertainly named specimens from C-S Palawan by Soejarto et al. (1995).

Tristaniopsis Brongn. & Gris

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 1 November 2021
  1. Tristaniopsis decorticata (Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh., Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; ≡ Tristania decorticata Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35 (1906) 51; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT, LUZON: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines, Ilocos Norte, Nueva Vizcaya (photos), Quezon, Rizal, MINDANAO: Agusan del Sur (photos), Davao, Surigao, Surigao del Norte, PALAWAN, POLILLO. Notes: Primary forests, chiefly at low and medium elevation. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Other Threatened Species. Native.
  2. Tristaniopsis flexuosa Fernando & Peter G.Wilson, Telopea 24 (2021) 346; Type: E.S. Fernando 4186 (PNH, holo; LBS, NSW, iso), Dinagat: Loreto, Mt Redondo, 876m, 1-Sep-2016. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT. Notes: 800-900m. Conservation status: Critically Endangered (Fernando & Wilson 2021). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  3. Tristaniopsis littoralis (Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh., Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; ≡ Tristania littoralis Merr., PJS 7c (1912) 317; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BASILAN, BUCAS GRANDE (photos), HOMONHON (photos), MINDANAO: Zamboanga, Zamboanga del Sur, PALAWAN, SAMAR, SULU ARCHIPELAGO. Notes: Forests behind mangroves, but also ascending. 0-500m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.
  4. Tristaniopsis micrantha (Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh., Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; Romeroso et al., J. Asia-Pacific biodiv. 17 (2024) 12; ≡ Tristania micrantha Merr., PJS 12c (1917) 288; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. ?HOMONHON, LUZON: Albay, Camarines, MINDANAO: Surigao del Sur, SAMAR. Notes: Forested slopes. 100-400m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). Native.
  5. Tristaniopsis oblongifolia (Merr.) Peter G.Wilson & J.T.Waterh., Austral. J. Bot. 30 (1982) 439; ≡ Tristania oblongifolia Merr., PJS 14 (1919) 430; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela, Quezon, PALAWAN. Notes: Forest on ultramafics. 0-400m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.

Uromyrtus Burret

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser & Peter G. Wilson, 25 February 2026

Incertae sedis

  1. Uromyrtus sp.. Distribution: MINDANAO: Davao Oriental. Notes: Known from photos by Melanie Schori and Leonard Co from Mt Hamiguitan. In lowland evergreen rainforest to low dense shrubby area just below the peak, growing in humus or clay on volcanic substrate. Native.

Xanthomyrtus Diels

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser, 16 May 2026
  1. Xanthomyrtus diplycosiifolia (C.B.Rob.) Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 415; Merrill, PJS 79 (1951) 355; Scott, Kew Bull. 33 (1979) 477; ≡ Eugenia diplycosiifolia C.B.Rob., PJS 4c (1909) 347; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 165; Type: FB 13403 Klemme (K, US, iso). = Xanthomyrtus aureus (Elmer) Merr., PJS 30 (1926) 415; ≡ Eugenia aurea Elmer, LPB 4 (1912) 1400; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 158; Type: Elmer 11253 (BM, K, NY, US, iso), Mindanao: Davao, Mt Apo. Distribution: Moluccas, Philippines. LUZON: Apayao (photos), Aurora, Benguet, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Quirino, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Bukidnon, Davao del Sur, Misamis Occidental, NEGROS, PALAWAN. Notes: Primary mossy forest. 1000-1950m. Native.

Xanthostemon F.Muell.

Last edited by Pieter B. Pelser & John Edward Matulina Villasis, 28 December 2025
  1. Xanthostemon bracteatus Merr., PJS 12c (1917) 289; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 182; Fernando et al., Forest Flora of Dinagat (2017) 110; Type: FB 26500 de Mesa & Magistrado (US, iso), Luzon: Camarines Norte, Paracale. Low hills, 30m, 1916. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. DINAGAT, LEYTE, LUZON: Albay, Camarines, Camarines Norte, MINDANAO: Agusan del Norte, Davao Oriental (photos), SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 30-200m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  2. Xanthostemon fruticosus Peter G.Wilson & Co, Sida 18 (1998) 283; Type: Co 3583 (A, holo; PNH, PUH, CAHUP, L, KEP, US, CANB, iso), Luzon: Isabela, Divilacan, Aubarede Peninsula, Lanay Spring, c. 17 km NNW of Palanan Point. On coastal ultramafic scrub. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Isabela. Notes: Stunted scrub vegetation. 0-1000m. Conservation status: Endangered (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  3. Xanthostemon philippinensis Merr., PJS 12c (1917) 289; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 182; Type: FB24812 de Mesa (US, iso), Luzon: Camarines Norte, Paracale, 40m, Nov-1915. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. LUZON: Aurora (photos), Camarines, Camarines Norte, SAMAR. Notes: Lowland primary forests. 40m. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Critically Endangered. Native.
  4. Xanthostemon speciosus Merr., Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 6 (1904) 10; Merr., J. Arn. Arb. 33 (1952) 159; Type: Merrill 682 (NY, US, iso), Culion: Feb-1903. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUSUANGA, CULION, MANAMOC, PALAWAN. Notes: Lowland thickets and scrub, also open pyrogenic grasslands with scattered trees. On Palawan commonly seen on ultramafics, on Busuanga and Manamoc on chert. Conservation status: Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.
  5. Xanthostemon verdugonianus Náves ex Fern.-Vill., Fl. Filip., 3rd Ed. 4(Nov. App.) (1880) 82; Merrill, EPFP 3 (1923) 183; J. Arn. Arb. 33 (1952) 160; Fernando et al., Forest Flora of Dinagat (2017) 111. Distribution: Endemic to the Philippines. BUCAS GRANDE, BUSUANGA, DINAGAT, HOMONHON, LEYTE, LUZON: NCR, MINDANAO: Agusan, Bukidnon (photos), Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, PALAWAN, PANAY, ROMBLON, SIARGAO, SIBUYAN, TINAGO. Notes: Lowland and medium elevation forests and regrowths on ultramafics. 700-800m (photos). Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1). DAO category: Vulnerable. Native.

Cultivated, not naturalized

  1. Xanthostemon chrysanthus (F.Muell.) Benth., Fl. Austral. 3 (1867) 268; ≡ Metrosideros chrysantha F.Muell., Fragm. (Mueller) 4 (1864) 159. Distribution: Australia. Notes: Widely cultivated in the country as ornamental for its unique yellow florals. Cultivated, not naturalized.

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