Syzygium samarangense
Syzygium samarangense, commonly known as the Samarangan guava, is a rare medicinal plant native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its bioactive properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and inflammation. Exploring its phytochemical potential offers promising insights into developing new natural therapeutic treatments.
- Scientific name: Syzygium samarangense
- 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 and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under the genus Syzygium. Specifically, its taxonomic identity is defined as Syzygium samarangense.
| 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 wide geographical distribution spanning across different regions of the world. Within the Western Indian Ocean, it can be found growing in the Chagos Archipelago, Mauritius, and Réunion. It is also naturally occurring in the Seychelles, further establishing its presence in the island ecosystems of that ocean. Beyond the Indian Ocean, its range extends to the continent of Asia. Specifically, the species is documented to inhabit the South-Central region of China.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Chagos Archipelago | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Seychelles | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
Chemicals
Syzygium samarangense has 15 reported phytochemicals identified across 15 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, WAP, arabinose, flavonoids, fucose.
- Total chemicals
- 15
- Scientific sources
- 15
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| WAP | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| arabinose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galactose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| galacturonic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glucuronic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mannose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Syzygium samarangense has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antiaging, Antihyperglycemic, Antiproliferative, Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antihyperglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiproliferative | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Syzygium samarangense has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Salmonella typhimurium, amylase, cold, enteric bacteria, neuroprotective effects.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella typhimurium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| amylase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| enteric bacteria | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neuroprotective effects | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin aging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tyrosinase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |