Syzygium corticosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia corticosa

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is placed within the genus Syzygium, specifically identified as the species Syzygium corticosum.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution limited to certain regions within Southeast Asia. It is primarily found inhabiting the diverse landscapes of the Indo-China peninsula. Within this territory, one significant area of occurrence is Thailand. Additionally, the species can be located throughout the natural habitats of Vietnam. Consequently, its range is concentrated within these two specific Indo-Chinese nations.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium corticosum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte depending on the specific growth stage and environmental conditions. As a phanerophyte, the plant maintains its perennating buds high above the soil surface, typically on woody branches, which allows it to survive seasonal fluctuations and environmental stressors. Its development follows a perennial cycle where the reproductive and vegetative structures remain elevated, ensuring the survival of the plant's meristematic tissues through varying climatic periods. This structural strategy facilitates a robust life cycle, enabling the species to establish a stable presence within its ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium corticosum is characterized by its distinct growth habit and structural composition. It functions as a self-supporting climber, utilizing its physical structure to ascend without being an obligatory or facultative parasite, remaining entirely independent in its nutritional processes. Unlike epiphytic species, this plant maintains a terrestrial existence, establishing its root system within the soil. Furthermore, the plant exhibits a woody constitution, possessing a firm, lignified structure that supports its climbing development.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syzygium corticosum 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. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Chemicals

Syzygium corticosum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-Ursolic acid, Aromatic aldehyde, CYCLOHEXANONE, triterpenoids.

(+)-Ursolic acid

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Aromatic aldehyde

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

CYCLOHEXANONE

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

triterpenoids

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Activities

Syzygium corticosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry

Preparations