Syzygium alternifolium

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia alternifolia

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by its scientific genus, Syzygium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, scientifically known as Syzygium alternifolium, possesses a very specific and limited geographical distribution. Its natural occurrence is strictly confined to the Indian Subcontinent. Within this vast region, it is found exclusively in the country of India. This localized presence suggests that the species may be endemic to particular ecological niches within the Indian landscape. Consequently, its habitat is highly specialized and geographically restricted to this single nation.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium alternifolium is characterized by its classification as a perennial plant, ensuring a long-lasting presence within its ecological niche. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive buds are elevated well above the ground on woody stems, a life form trait that allows it to thrive in various structural layers of its habitat. This species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage throughout the year to facilitate continuous metabolic processes and photosynthesis. Structurally, its development as a phanerophyte further underscores its ability to establish a stable, woody architecture that persists across many growing seasons.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium alternifolium is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree or occasionally appearing as a shrub. This plant is a woody species, exhibiting significant structural development through its lignified tissues. It functions as an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor as an epiphyte, as it maintains a terrestrial life habit. Regarding its structural support, it is a self-supporting plant, meaning it does not rely on climbing mechanisms such as obligatory or facultative tendrils to maintain its upright posture in its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syzygium alternifolium is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which governs its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency under typical environmental conditions. As a non-nitrogen-fixing species, the plant lacks the specialized symbiotic relationships or physiological mechanisms required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into usable forms, meaning it relies entirely on the uptake of available nitrogen from the soil through its root system to support protein synthesis and enzymatic functions.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syzygium alternifolium is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms rather than abiotic factors to facilitate the transfer of pollen. This process is primarily driven by insect pollination, where various small invertebrates play a crucial role in the reproductive cycle. Specifically, the plant exhibits a strong affinity for bee pollination, utilizing these winged insects to move pollen between flowers, thereby ensuring successful fertilization and the subsequent development of seeds.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syzygium alternifolium has 2 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit, seed.

Fruit

1. Drug design, development and therapy

Seed

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Chemicals

Syzygium alternifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenols.

Phenols

1. 3 Biotech

Activities

Syzygium alternifolium has 4 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Gastroprotective, Hypoglycemic.

Antihyperglycemic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Antimicrobial

1. 3 Biotech

Gastroprotective

1. Drug design, development and therapy

Hypoglycemic

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Conditions

Syzygium alternifolium has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include gastric cancer.

Gastric cancer

1. Drug design, development and therapy

Preparations

Syzygium alternifolium has 3 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, ethanol and hexane fractions, stem bark extract.

Aqueous extract

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Ethanol and hexane fractions

1. Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology

Stem bark extract

1. 3 Biotech