Syzygium antisepticum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Acmena grata
• Eugenia antiseptica
• Eugenia collinsiae
• Eugenia glaucicalyx
• Eugenia grata
• Eugenia grata var. nervosa
• Caryophyllus antisepticus
• Jambosa aromatica
• Syzygium gratum
• Syzygium gratum var. confertum
• Syzygium glaucicalyx
• Syzygium ovatifolium

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 organized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Syzygium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Its presence extends significantly into the Indo-China region as well. Specifically, it is located within the Andaman Islands, Cambodia, and Laos. This wide range demonstrates the plant's ability to thrive in diverse habitats across these territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium antisepticum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, ensuring its presence in the ecosystem through multiple growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive buds are elevated on woody stems well above the ground, a structural trait that allows it to establish itself as a substantial woody plant. Furthermore, the species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, meaning it retains its foliage throughout the year rather than shedding it seasonally, which contributes to its consistent physiological activity and continuous canopy presence.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium antisepticum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a tree. It functions as an independent organism and is strictly terrestrial in its habit, rather than acting as an epiphyte. The plant exhibits significant stature, with heights ranging from a minimum of 6.096 m to a maximum of 20 m, maintaining an average plant height of approximately 20 m. Although it possesses self-supporting characteristics, it can be categorized under growth habits ranging from self-supporting to liana or vine types.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

20 m

Plant height min:

6.096 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syzygium antisepticum is characterized by its metabolic processes and nutrient acquisition strategies. The plant utilizes the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common mechanism in many woody dicotyledonous species, where carbon fixation occurs through the Calvin cycle primarily within the mesophyll cells. Regarding its interaction with soil nutrients, Syzygium antisepticum is not a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms; instead, it relies on the uptake of nitrates and ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syzygium antisepticum is characterized by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms to facilitate the transfer of pollen. Specifically, the plant utilizes insect-based pollination mechanisms, with bees serving as a primary pollinator type. Following successful fertilization, the plant produces seeds that exhibit a highly uniform mass. The seed mass is consistent across measurements, with a minimum, mean, and maximum value all recorded at 0.18868 g.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass mean:

0.18868 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Syzygium antisepticum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ETHYL LINOLEATE, METHYL LINOLENATE, Phytol.

ETHYL LINOLEATE

1. APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica

METHYL LINOLENATE

1. APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica

Phytol

1. APMIS : acta pathologica, microbiologica, et immunologica Scandinavica

Activities

Syzygium antisepticum has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations