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rose apple

Syzygium · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Rose apple, scientifically known as Syzygium, is a versatile tropical evergreen celebrated for its multifaceted medicinal properties. Renowned for its antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, the plant offers therapeutic potential through its leaves, bark, and fruit. It is widely utilized in traditional medicine to support digestive health and skin vitality.

Family: Myrtaceae
Native range: Africa
Parts used: Flower · Leaf
Common names: Waterberries
Scientific synonyms: Bostrychode · Leptomyrtus · 25 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Waterberries

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Syzygium

Synonyms

Bostrychode
Leptomyrtus
Cerocarpus
Syllysium
Xenodendron
Piliocalyx
Pareugenia
Myrthoides
Jambos
Gelpkea
Gaslondia
Microjambosa
Clavimyrtus
Pseudoeugenia
Macropsidium
Lomastelma
Malidra
Aphanomyrtus
Anetholea
Acicalyptus
Acmenosperma
Acmena
Strongylocalyx
Tetraeugenia
Cupheanthus
Macromyrtus
Waterhousea

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

Jambosa
Syllysium
Acmenosperma
Xenodendron
Syllisium
Malidra
Cupheanthus
Microjambosa
Macromyrtus
Jambolifera
Tetraeugenia
Gaslondia
Pareugenia
Strongylocalyx
Pseudoeugenia
Caryophyllus
cerezo
Eugenias y Manzanas de Agua
Cerezo

German:

Gewürznelken

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Syzygium.

Rank	Classification
Kingdom	Plantae
Phylum	Streptophyta
Class	Equisetopsida
Subclass	Magnoliidae
Order	Myrtales
Family	Myrtaceae
Genus	Syzygium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across different continents. In the Atlantic region, it can be found within the Macaronesia area, specifically on the island of Madeira. Its presence extends significantly into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits several different countries. Specifically, it is documented in the nations of Benin, Burkina, and the Gambia. Furthermore, the distribution includes the coastal and inland regions of Ghana.

Region	Area
Macaronesia	Madeira
West Tropical Africa	Benin
West Tropical Africa	Burkina
West Tropical Africa	Gambia
West Tropical Africa	Ghana
West Tropical Africa	Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa	Guinea
West Tropical Africa	Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa	Liberia
West Tropical Africa	Mali

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Syzygium has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include flower, leaf, stem.

Plant parts reported in Syzygium
Plant part	Supporting sources	Consensus
Flower	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Leaf	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆
Stem	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Flower

Planta medica

Leaf

Planta medica

Stem

Planta medica

Activities

Syzygium has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Syzygium
Activity	Supporting sources	Consensus
Antioxidant	1 supporting sources	★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Medicinal Uses

Syzygium has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Alzheimer's disease, inflammation.

Most Reported Uses

Use	Sources	Consensus
Alzheimer's disease	Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources)	★☆☆☆☆
inflammation	Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources)	★☆☆☆☆