Syzygium siamense

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eugenia jambos var. sylvatica
• Eugenia rubida
• Eugenia siamensis
• Eugenia javanica var. balansae
• Syzygium jambos var. sylvaticum

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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 placed in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Syzygium, specifically as the species Syzygium siamense.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily distributed throughout the Indo-China region. Its natural range includes various territories within this part of Southeast Asia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the landscapes of Cambodia and Laos. The species is also widely documented across Myanmar and Thailand. Furthermore, its geographical presence extends into the country of Vietnam.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Syzygium siamense is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground on woody branches. Within the nuances of its ecological strategy, it exhibits traits consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte categories, reflecting its development into a robust, woody tree structure that ensures survival through seasonal variations. As a perennial species, its life cycle involves the establishment of a permanent woody framework that supports reproductive structures and foliage well above the soil surface, distinguishing it from shorter-lived life forms such as chamaephytes or hemicryptophytes. This phanerophyte life history allows the plant to maintain a stable presence in its habitat, utilizing its elevated buds to withstand environmental fluctuations and facilitate long-term growth and regeneration.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Syzygium siamense is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that reaches a maximum plant height of 15 m. It functions as an independent organism, existing as a terrestrial plant rather than an epiphyte or a parasite. While it does not exhibit climbing habits, as it is categorized as a self-supporting structure, its robust woody constitution allows it to maintain its stature within its natural habitat.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Syzygium siamense has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Chemicals

Syzygium siamense has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3beta-Sitostanol, 3beta-Sitosterol, stigmast-5-ene-3beta,7alpha-diol.

3beta-Sitostanol

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

3beta-Sitosterol

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

stigmast-5-ene-3beta,7alpha-diol

1. Journal of Asian natural products research

Activities

Syzygium siamense has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Journal of Asian natural products research