Syzygium claviflorum
Syzygium claviflorum, commonly known as the clove flower, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it is traditionally used in various cultures to treat inflammatory conditions, digestive ailments, and skin infections, offering vast potential for modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Syzygium claviflorum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
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 categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Syzygium under the species name Syzygium claviflorum.
| 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 exhibits a diverse geographical range across several key regions in Asia. In China, its distribution is specifically noted in the South-Central areas as well as on the island of Hainan. The species also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it can be found in Assam and throughout Bangladesh. Furthermore, it inhabits the rugged landscapes of the East Himalaya. Together, these locations highlight a broad natural habitat spanning from Southern China to the eastern reaches of the Indian Subcontinent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium claviflorum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid, oleanolic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oleanolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium claviflorum has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HIV-1.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HIV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |