Syzygium corticosum
Syzygium corticosum, commonly known as a significant medicinal plant in traditional herbalism, is prized for its diverse therapeutic properties. Often found in tropical regions, this species is valued for its bioactive compounds, which exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial activities, making it a vital resource in natural healing and pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Syzygium corticosum
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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.
| 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 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.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium corticosum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-ursolic acid, aromatic aldehyde, cyclohexanone, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-ursolic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| aromatic aldehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cyclohexanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium corticosum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |