Syzygium alternifolium
Syzygium alternifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (9 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Syzygium alternifolium, is a versatile medicinal plant renowned for its therapeutic properties. Often used in traditional medicine, its leaves and bark possess potent antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory qualities. This botanical treasure offers significant potential in treating various ailments, making it a subject of intense pharmacological interest.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Fruits · Seed
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Eugenia Alternifolia
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Syzygium alternifoliumSynonyms
- Eugenia alternifolia
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.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Syzygium | 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as clove, possesses various components that are utilized in traditional medicine. The most renowned part is the dried flower bud, but the plant also produces fleshy fruits that contain the essential seed. From these fruits, a single seed can be harvested, and while the seeds themselves are less frequently used than the buds or leaves, they contribute to the overall botanical profile of the species.| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | Drug design, development and therapy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seed | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Syzygium alternifolium has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Phenols.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Phenols | 3 Biotech (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium alternifolium has 4 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antihyperglycemic, Antimicrobial, Gastroprotective, Hypoglycemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antihyperglycemic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 3 Biotech (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Gastroprotective | Drug design, development and therapy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium alternifolium has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastric cancer.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastric cancer | Drug design, development and therapy (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aqueous extract | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethanol and hexane fractions | Phytomedicine : international journal of phytotherapy and phytopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark extract | 3 Biotech (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |