Syzygium oblanceolatum

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia oblanceolata

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae within the order Myrtales. Finally, it is a member of the family Myrtaceae and falls under the genus Syzygium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is primarily documented as occurring within the Malesia floristic region. Specifically, its distribution includes the large island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species can also be found across the Philippines. These locations highlight its presence in key maritime Southeast Asian habitats.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium oblanceolatum is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically manifesting as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte depending on the specific environmental context and developmental stage. As a phanerophyte, its perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems, allowing it to maintain a persistent presence in its ecosystem through various seasonal shifts. Its growth habit as a nanophanerophyte further indicates a tendency toward a more compact, shrub-like stature in certain conditions, while its primary phanerophyte status ensures it functions as a long-lived woody perennial capable of sustaining significant biomass over time.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium oblanceolatum is characterized by its robust and woody structural composition, functioning as a self-supporting plant rather than a climbing organism. Although it possesses growth habits that could be compared to various lianas or vines, it is categorized as a self-supporting entity, meaning it does not rely on other structures for vertical elevation through obligatory or facultative climbing mechanisms. As an independent organism, it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, functioning entirely through its own physiological processes without the need for a host. Furthermore, it is strictly a terrestrial plant, lacking any epiphytic tendencies, and establishes its life cycle within the soil substrate. The plant's architecture is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary rigidity to maintain its upright, self-supporting form.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Syzygium oblanceolatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Desmethoxymatteucinol, FLAVANONE.

Desmethoxymatteucinol

1. Journal of natural products

FLAVANONE

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Preparations

Syzygium oblanceolatum has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Indonesian traditional herbal medicine, Jampu Salo.

Indonesian traditional herbal medicine

1. Journal of natural products

Jampu salo

1. Organic letters