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| Identification |
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Genus
Eugenia
Species
malaccensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Malaya apple
Family
MYRTACEAE
Specimen number
S2664
Data source
GrUnFr p57
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
30' - 50'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is reddish pink skinned and pear shaped. It has a mild apple flavor. Eugenia malaccensis is a good source for the production of wine. Malaya apple is most often used cooked or fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Wine
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
reddish pink skinned and pear shaped
Flavor / texture
has a mild apple flavor
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Eugenia malaccensis is self fertile. Malaya apple most likely originates from Malaya.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Eugenia malaccensis is evergreen.
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