Syzygium versteegii is a rare tree that grows in the rainforests of New Guinea. This tree has the following characteristics:
Belongs to the Myrtaceae family
Small tree that grows under the canopy
The leaves are paired, opposite, and single
The leaves are 28โ50 cm long and 12โ19 cm wide
The upper surface of the leaves is glossy green, while the lower surface is pale green
The flowers are pink, grow on the trunk or branches, and are 10โ15 mm long
After pollination, the flowers will bear fruit that is 5 cm in size and pink-red in color
Each fruit contains one large seed
The young leaves of the Syzygium versteegii tree are pink and will turn green as they age.