Syzygium jambos
Syzygium jambos, commonly known as Rose Apple, is a versatile tropical evergreen celebrated for its aromatic flowers and edible fruit. Beyond its culinary appeal, this medicinal plant holds significant therapeutic value, traditionally used to treat digestive issues, fever, and inflammation, making it a cornerstone of various herbal healing practices.
- Scientific name: Syzygium jambos
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, situated within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 diverse geographical distribution spanning across several distinct regions. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found specifically in Madeira. Its presence extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Furthermore, the species is located in West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the Central African Republic. Finally, its range reaches the Gulf of Guinea Islands in the West-Central tropical zone.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium jambos has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 23 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, flavonoids, quercetin, rutin, anthraquinones.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 23
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rutin | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anthraquinones | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| betulinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| corilagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethyl linoleate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ferulic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium jambos has 3 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Toxic.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium jambos has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus hominis, Yersinia enterocolitica, fungal infections.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium tuberculosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus hominis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Yersinia enterocolitica | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fungal infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |