Syzygium cordatum
Syzygium cordatum, commonly known as the Water Gum, is a versatile evergreen tree native to tropical wetlands. Renowned for its medicinal properties, its leaves and bark are traditionally used to treat ailments like skin infections and digestive issues. This resilient species plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems.
- Scientific name: Syzygium cordatum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae and is situated in 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 exhibits a wide geographical range across several distinct regions of the African continent. Within West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in the countries of Burundi, Gabon, and Rwanda. Its presence is also well-documented throughout the vast territories of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving eastward, the species extends its reach into the landscapes of East Tropical Africa. Specifically, this distribution includes the country of Kenya, highlighting its diverse habitat.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Burundi | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Mozambique | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium cordatum has 11 reported phytochemicals identified across 13 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, saponins, IL-6, anthocyanidin, anthraquinones.
- Total chemicals
- 11
- Scientific sources
- 13
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| saponins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| IL-6 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leucoanthocyanidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phytosterols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| terpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium cordatum has 7 reported activities identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antifungal, Antibacterial, Anticholinesterase, Antidiabetic, Antimutagenic.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticholinesterase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimutagenic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiplasmodial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium cordatum has 12 reported medicinal uses identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, fever, inflammation, Aspergillus flavus, Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 12
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Entamoeba histoLYtica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| burns | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malaria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |