acmena plant lillipilly plant Syzygium smithii (Poir.) Nied. APNI:73568 Acmena smithii (Poir.) Merr. & L.M.Perry Syzygium smithii (formerly *Acmena smithii*) is a summer-flowering, winter-fruiting evergreen tree, belonging to the myrtle family *Myrtaceae*. It shares the common name "lilly pilly"with several other plants, however in New Zealand, it is commonly known as 'monkey apple'. It is planted as shrubs or hedgerows, and features: rough, woody bark; cream and green smooth, waxy leaves; flushes of pink new growth; and white to maroon edible berries. [] acmena smithii monkey apple syzygium smithii requires discussion