Eugenia singampattiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Eugenia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is a specific medicinal species found within the vast expanse of the Indian Subcontinent. Its natural habitat is strictly limited to the territory of India, where it thrives in particular ecological niches. Because its range is restricted to this single country, it is considered an endemic element of the local flora. Researchers studying its properties must focus their fieldwork within Indian borders to locate wild specimens. Consequently, the geographical footprint of Eugenia singampattiana remains concentrated within this specific South Asian region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eugenia singampaattiana is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, indicating a growth habit where the majority of its vegetative biomass is held above the ground on persistent woody stems. Within its ecological niche, its developmental strategies may also exhibit traits consistent with a nanophanerophyte, suggesting a compact or stunted growth form in certain environmental conditions where the reproductive and photosynthetic organs are maintained close to the substrate but remain elevated above the soil surface. This life history pattern allows the species to navigate its specific habitat by maintaining a perennial presence through its woody structure, ensuring stability and the ability to recover from seasonal environmental fluctuations.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eugenia singampaattiana is characterized by its specific growth habit and structural composition, functioning as a self-supporting climber that does not rely on other structures for primary stability. It is an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior toward other plants. Furthermore, it is a terrestrial species rather than an epiphyte, establishing its root system within the soil. Structurally, the plant exhibits woodiness, possessing a firm, woody stem consistent with its classification as a perennial woody taxon.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eugenia singampattiana has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. BioMed research international

Chemicals

Eugenia singampattiana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, Coumaric Acid, Epigallocatechin gallate, RUTIN, caffeic acid.

4-hydroxy benzoic acid

1. BioMed research international

Coumaric Acid

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Epigallocatechin gallate

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RUTIN

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caffeic acid

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ferulic acid

1. BioMed research international

fructose

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kaempferol

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myricetin

1. BioMed research international

quercetin

1. BioMed research international

Activities

Eugenia singampattiana has 5 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.

Antidiabetic

1. BioMed research international

Antihyperlipidemic

1. BioMed research international

Antioxidant

1. BioMed research international

Antitumor

1. BioMed research international

Antiviral

1. BioMed research international

Medicinal Uses

Eugenia singampattiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic.

Most Reported Uses

Preparations