Eugenia singampattiana
Eugenia singampaattiana, commonly known as a rare species within the Myrtaceae family, is an endemic medicinal plant found in specific tropical forest ecosystems. Renowned for its unique phytochemical profile, it holds significant potential in traditional medicine for its antioxidant and therapeutic properties, offering promising avenues for future pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Eugenia singampattiana
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eugenia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eugenia singampaattiana, is known by its specific common name in Tamil as யூசினியா சிங்கம்பட்டியானா.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ta | யூசினியா சிங்கம்பட்டியானா | Wikidata |
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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eugenia singampattiana, utilizes its leaf as a significant component in its biological and medicinal profile. The leaves serve as the primary site for photosynthesis and contain various bioactive secondary metabolites that contribute to the plant's overall therapeutic potential. In many medicinal studies involving members of the Myrtaceae family, the leaf extracts are often investigated for their antioxidant, antimicrobial, or anti-inflammatory properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eugenia singampattiana has 10 reported phytochemicals identified across 10 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 4-hydroxy benzoic acid, caffeic acid, coumaric acid, epigallocatechin gallate, ferulic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 10
- Scientific sources
- 10
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 4-hydroxy benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coumaric acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| epigallocatechin gallate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fructose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myricetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eugenia singampattiana has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antihyperlipidemic, Antioxidant, Antitumor, Antiviral.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antitumor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eugenia singampattiana has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antihyperlipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |