Syzygium myrtifolium
Syzygium myrtifolium, commonly known as the water guava or rose apple, is a versatile tropical evergreen prized for its medicinal properties. Rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds, its leaves and fruits are traditionally used to treat ailments ranging from digestive issues to skin inflammations, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Syzygium myrtifolium
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is classified under 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 broad geographical range spanning several distinct ecological regions. Within the Indian Subcontinent, it is specifically documented to grow in Bangladesh. Its distribution extends into the Indo-China region, where it can be found in both Myanmar and Thailand. Furthermore, the species is widely spread across the Malesia zone. In this area, its presence is noted in the islands of Borneo and Jawa.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium myrtifolium has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include methanol, water.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| methanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| water | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |