Syzygium pratense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Syzygium guineense subsp. macrocarpum
• Syzygium guineense var. macrocarpum

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is ordered as Myrtales and falls under the family Myrtecaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Syzygium.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is documented in both Guinea and Senegal. Moving toward the central regions, it can be found within West-Central Tropical Africa. Specifically, the species is located in the Cabinda region and the Central African Republic. Finally, its range extends further into the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Syzygium pratense is characterized by its specialized occurrence within the woodland ecotone, a transitional zone where dense forest structures meet more open landscapes. In these edge habitats, the plant thrives by exploiting the unique environmental gradients created by the shifting boundary between shaded interior woodlands and sunlit peripheral areas. This specific positioning allows it to benefit from increased light availability and altered microclimates, which are essential for its developmental stages. The structural complexity of the woodland ecotone provides a diverse array of niche opportunities, influencing its distribution patterns and its interaction with surrounding flora and fauna within these dynamic biological interfaces.

Habitat :

woodland ecotone

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium pratense is characterized by a diverse growth habit that allows it to function as both a tree and a shrub. It exhibits a woody structure, providing the necessary rigidity for its development. Depending on its environmental context and support availability, the plant can manifest as a self-supporting climber, acting as a liana or vine, or as a self-supporting form through facultative or obligatory mechanisms. In terms of stature, the plant is capable of reaching a maximum height of approximately 9.14 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Syzygium pratense has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, SYRINGIC ACID, apigenin, flavonols.

Flavonoids

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

SYRINGIC ACID

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

apigenin

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

flavonols

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Activities

Syzygium pratense has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Preparations