Two adventitious species of Syzygium (Myrtaceae), new records for the flora of Paraguay
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First record, naturalization, Syzygium cumini, Syzygium jambosAbstract
The genus Syzygium (Myrtaceae) is reported for the first time in Paraguay with two adventitious species: S. cumini and S. jambos. These are two species are native to tropical Asia and parts of Australia and are widely distributed throughout the world. In Paraguay, both species are cultivated. The specimens collected were deposited in the FCQ herbarium. Since they are quite similar species, a key was developed to identify them. Both S. cumini and S. jambos flower and fruit copiously at least once a year, or more, showing evidence of their naturalization by the presence of propagules that disperse very quickly in the vicinity of the mother trees or more or less far from them. Their fruits are consumed by various animals, especially birds, small mammals such as bats, opossums, and humans.
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