Syzygium malaccense
Syzygium malaccense, commonly known as the Malacca water apple, is a tropical evergreen tree prized for its medicinal properties. Often found in coastal regions, its fruits and bark possess antioxidant and antimicrobial qualities. Traditional practices utilize various plant parts to support digestive health and alleviate inflammation in diverse cultures.
- Scientific name: Syzygium malaccense
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae and is specifically 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 several distinct tropical and subtropical regions. In West-Central Tropical Africa, it can be found within the Central African Republic. Its presence extends to the Western Indian Ocean, specifically inhabiting the Comoros islands. Moving across Asia, the species is located in South-Central China and throughout Taiwan in Eastern Asia. Finally, its range reaches the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in the Assam region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Comoros | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium malaccense has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoid, xanthine oxidase.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium malaccense has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antidiabetic, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium malaccense has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cystitis, infectious diseases.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cystitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| infectious diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |