Syzygium praecox

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical range spanning several specific regions across Asia. Within China, its presence is noted in both the South-Central and Southeast territories. Moving toward the Indian Subcontinent, it can be found growing in the state of Assam. Its distribution also extends into the country of Bangladesh. Finally, the species is documented within the East Himalaya region of the Indian Subcontinent.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Syzygium praecox is defined by its specific preference for mid-altitude montane environments, where it thrives within a precise altitudinal gradient. This species is typically found occupying niches between 300 m and 600 m above mean sea level (AMSL). This elevational range suggests an adaptation to specific microclimatic conditions, including moderate temperature regimes and moisture availability characteristic of these sub-montane zones. By occupying this specialized vertical strata, the plant avoids both the intense heat of lower lowland elevations and the harsher, more extreme climatic fluctuations of higher mountain peaks, allowing it to establish stable populations within its ecological community.

Elevational range max:

600 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

300 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Syzygium praecox is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons and maintain long-term presence within its ecosystem. In terms of its structural growth strategy, the species is classified as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms, meaning its perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody stems or branches. This growth habit enables the plant to endure varying environmental conditions by maintaining its regenerative structures in a protected, elevated position.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium praecox is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, typically reaching a mean plant height of 6 m. This species functions as an independent organism, meaning it does not exhibit parasitic behavior, and it maintains a terrestrial habit rather than being an epiphyte. Although it can be categorized under various structural descriptions, it is specifically identified as a self-supporting plant, lacking the climbing or vining tendencies associated with lianas or obligate climbers.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height mean:

6 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Syzygium praecox is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its metabolic processes and carbon fixation efficiency within its specific ecological niche. The vegetative structure exhibits significant morphological variation in its foliage, particularly regarding leaf dimensions. The leaves typically range in length from a minimum of 11 cm to a mean of 13 cm, with a maximum recorded length of 15 cm. Concurrently, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 3 cm and a maximum of 4.5 cm, contributing to the overall surface area available for light interception and gas exchange essential for its C3 metabolism.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

13 cm

Leaf length min:

11 cm

Leaf width max:

4.5 cm

Leaf width min:

3 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Syzygium praecox is characterized by its distinctive flowering structures, which emerge as inflorescences to facilitate pollination. These inflorescences are relatively compact in size, typically measuring between a minimum of 0.03 m and a maximum of 0.05 m in length. These floral clusters are strategically positioned to attract pollinators, playing a critical role in the plant's reproductive cycle and the eventual development of seeds.

Inflorescence length max:

0.05 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Syzygium praecox has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include betulinic acid.

betulinic acid

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Syzygium praecox has 18 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anthelmintic, AntiHIV, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Anticarcinomic.

Anthelmintic

1. Dr. Duke

AntiHIV

1. Dr. Duke

Antibacterial

1. Dr. Duke

Anticancer

1. Dr. Duke

Anticarcinomic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiedemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antiinflammatory

1. Dr. Duke

Antileukemic

1. Dr. Duke

Antimalarial

1. Dr. Duke

Antimelanomic

1. Dr. Duke