Syzygium aqueum
Syzygium aqueum, commonly known as water apple or java apple, is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its fleshy, bell-shaped fruits. Beyond its nutritional value, this plant holds significant medicinal importance, utilized in traditional practices for its antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties to support various holistic health treatments.
- Scientific name: Syzygium aqueum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized into the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Myrtales, and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the 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 is widely distributed across various regions of the Indian Subcontinent, including Assam, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. Its presence extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in Cambodia. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit the Andaman Islands. These diverse locations highlight its significant geographical spread throughout South and Southeast Asia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Nicobar Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium aqueum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Demethoxymatteucinol, flavonoids, tannins, terpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Demethoxymatteucinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium aqueum has 9 reported activities identified across 12 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antidiabetic, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antibiotic.
- Total activities
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 12
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibiotic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimalarial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Xanthine-Oxidase-Inhibitor | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium aqueum has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include breast cancer, free radicals.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| breast cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| free radicals | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |