Syzygium malaccense (Malay Apple)

Native from mainland Southeast Asia through New Guinea and northern Australia to Vanuatu, this evergreen tree in the myrtle family can reach about 65 feet tall. It has a broad crown, large leathery leaves, and reddish pink flowers that grow in clusters on older branches. The fleshy fruits are usually dark red, sometimes with white or pink streaks, and generally contain one large brown seed. They can be eaten fresh or cooked. Its hard, reddish wood is sometimes used as timber. It has naturalized in Hawaii, United States. Photographed in the department of Magdalena, Colombia.