Syzygium coriaceum
Syzygium coriaceum, commonly known as the leathery myrtle, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to Australia. Renowned for its robust foliage and delicate blossoms, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally used by Indigenous communities, its leaves and bark offer therapeutic properties, highlighting its importance in natural medicine.
- Scientific name: Syzygium coriaceum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its taxonomic position is completed 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 characterized by a very specific and limited geographical range. It is found exclusively within the Western Indian Ocean region. Specifically, its natural habitat is restricted to the island of Mauritius. Due to this localized presence, it is considered an endemic species to that area. This unique distribution highlights the importance of protecting the specific ecosystems where it grows.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium coriaceum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, myrcene, myristicin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myrcene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium coriaceum has 4 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiaging, Antimicrobial, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium coriaceum has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include amylase, skin aging, tyrosinase.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| amylase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |