Syzygium cymosum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a specific and limited geographical range within the Western Indian Ocean region. It can be found growing naturally on the island of Mauritius. Additionally, its presence extends to the island of Réunion. These locations represent the primary areas where the species is distributed. Therefore, its habitat is strictly confined to these specific oceanic territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium cymosum is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, ensuring its long-term presence within its ecological niche. As a phanerophyte, it maintains its photosynthetic organs on elevated woody structures, a trait that is further specified by its classification as a nanophanerophyte, indicating relatively short woody stems. Throughout its developmental stages, the plant maintains an evergreen deciduousness, retaining its foliage year-round rather than shedding it seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium cymosum is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically developing as a tree. This species exhibits a robust stature with a mean plant height reaching approximately 15 m. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite and maintains a terrestrial habit rather than being epiphytic. While some members of its genus may exhibit climbing tendencies, this particular plant is classified as self-supporting, functioning as a structural tree rather than an obligatory or facultative liana or vine.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syzygium cymosum is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common metabolic strategy among many woody dicotyledonous species which involves the direct fixation of carbon dioxide through the Calvin cycle. In terms of nutrient cycling and symbiotic relationships, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it lacks the specialized root nodules or symbiotic associations with diazotrophic bacteria required to convert atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms. Consequently, its physiological processes for nitrogen acquisition are dependent on the uptake of nitrates or ammonium from the soil through its root system.

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syzygium cymosum is characterized by a complex biotic pollination syndrome, relying on living organisms rather than abiotic factors to facilitate genetic exchange. This reproductive process is primarily driven by insect pollination, which ensures the transfer of pollen between flowers. Specifically, the plant demonstrates a specialized relationship with bees, which serve as key pollinators in its reproductive cycle. Through this interaction, the movement of bees between floral structures facilitates fertilization, supporting the successful development of seeds and the continuation of the species within its ecosystem.

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syzygium cymosum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Journal of infection in developing countries
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Conditions

Syzygium cymosum has 5 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Bacillus subtilis, E. coli K12, Salmonella typhi, enteropathogenic E. coli, malaria.

Bacillus subtilis

1. ACS omega

E. coli k12

1. ACS omega

Salmonella typhi

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Enteropathogenic e. coli

1. ACS omega

Malaria

1. Journal of infection in developing countries

Preparations

Syzygium cymosum has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Syzygium cymosum leaf extract.

Syzygium cymosum leaf extract

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