Family:	Myrtaceae
	Distribution:	Rainforests of north Queensland from sea level to 600-700 metres.
	Common Name:	No generally accepted common name.
	Derivation of Name:	Syzygium...from Greek syzygos, joined, referring to paired leaves and branchlets of a Jamacian species. wilsonii....Derivation uncertain. Possibly after Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson (1792-1843) a botanical collector in the 1830s
	Conservation Status:	Not considered to be at risk in the wild

General Description:

Syzygium is a genus of about 500 species occurring in tropical and subtropical rainforests. There are about 50 species in Australia occurring in the Kimberly region of Western Australia, the Northern Territory, Queensland and northern New South Wales. There has been considerable botanical revision of this and the related genera Acmena and Eugenia. Many Syzygium species, including S.wilsonii, were previously classified under Eugenia.

S.wilsonii is a shrub or small tree from 2 to over 6 metres high. The leaves are narrowly oval in shape and about 100 to 180 mm long by 30 to 50 mm wide. The new growth is red or bronze in colour and is very spectacular. Very large, deep red flowers appear in spring and early summer and tend to be partly hidden under the leaves. The flowers are about 100 mm in diameter and are followed by white fruits. These are ovoid in shape and around 15 mm long.

Despite its origin in tropical areas, S.wilsonii is a reliable species in most temperate and subtropical climates. It is a very attractive species in both flower and foliage. It prefers rich soils and assured moisture in sun or dappled shade and makes an excellent feature plant for a large container. Like other species of Syzygium, scale infestations are occasionally observed. This can be controlled by the use of white oil.

Propagation may be carried out from fresh seed, either by sowing the fruits whole or after removing the flesh. Germination may be slow and spasmodic. The species can also be grown from cuttings of firm, current season's growth.