Syzygium austroyunnanense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific range within the Asian continent. Its geographical presence is primarily concentrated in the regions of China. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the South-Central areas of the country. Additionally, the species extends its reach into the Southeast portions of China. Therefore, its distribution is limited to these particular southern and central Chinese provinces.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Syzygium austroyunnanense is characterized by a highly specialized and narrow altitudinal distribution. This species is strictly confined to a specific elevational niche, occurring at a consistent altitude of 1400 m AMSL. Because its minimum, mean, and maximum elevational ranges are all recorded at this singular point of 1400 m AMSL, the plant exhibits a highly localized ecological preference, suggesting it is adapted to the precise climatic and environmental conditions found within this specific montane belt.

Elevational range max:

1400 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Syzygium austroyunnanense is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the plant to persist in its natural habitat over many years rather than completing its cycle within a single growing season. As a long-lived woody species, it undergoes a developmental process that transitions from initial seedling establishment through several stages of vegetative growth, eventually reaching reproductive maturity to facilitate long-term survival. This perennial nature enables the plant to endure seasonal fluctuations and accumulate the necessary biomass and energy reserves required for sustained flowering and seed production across multiple years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium austroyannannense is characterized by its stature as a woody tree, exhibiting a robust growth form. It typically reaches a mean plant height of approximately 13 m, establishing a stable presence in its habitat. Unlike climbing species, this plant is categorized as self-supporting, maintaining its structural integrity without the need for external support.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height mean:

13 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syzygium austroyunnanense is characterized by a robust vegetative structure, particularly evident in its leaf morphology which facilitates efficient photosynthetic activity. The foliage exhibits significant dimensional variability, with leaf lengths ranging from a minimum of 10 cm to a maximum of 18 cm, maintaining an average length of 14 cm. Complementing this longitudinal growth, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 4 cm and a maximum of 7 cm, resulting in a mean width of 5.5 cm. These morphological parameters suggest an adaptive capacity for light interception and gas exchange, supporting the plant's metabolic requirements through a well-defined surface area distributed across its canopy.

Leaf length max:

18 cm

Leaf length mean:

14 cm

Leaf length min:

10 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width mean:

5.5 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syzygium austroyunnanense is characterized by its distinct flowering structures, which manifest as inflorescences of specific dimensions. These reproductive clusters are relatively compact, typically exhibiting an inflorescence length that ranges from a minimum of 0.06 m to a maximum of 0.08 m. This controlled size in the inflorescence structure is a key morphological feature during its flowering phase, facilitating the biological processes necessary for the plant's sexual reproduction cycle.

Inflorescence length max:

0.08 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.06 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syzygium austroyunnanense has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Syzygium austroyunnanense has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include edible folk medicine.

Edible folk medicine

1. Fitoterapia