Syzygium laetum
| Syzygium laetum | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. laetum
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| Binomial name | |
| Syzygium laetum (Buch.-Ham.) Gandhi
| |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Eugenia laeta Buch.-Ham. Jambosa laeta (Buch.-Ham.) Blume | |
Syzygium laetum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae.[2]
Uses
Syzygium laetum is utilized for various purposes, including timber, traditional medicine, and ornamental planting. The wood is moderately hard and durable, suitable for construction, furniture making, and agricultural implements. In traditional medicine, the leaves and bark are used in the treatment of fever, diarrhea, and skin infections. The fruits are edible and occasionally consumed locally. The species is also planted as a shade and ornamental tree, and it plays a role in soil stabilization and maintaining ecological balance in riparian and evergreen forest areas.[3]
References
- ^ https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:601829-1#synonyms
- ^ "Syzygium laetum (Buch.-Ham.) Gandhi | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
- ^ Pattanaik, M. R. and R., R. A. (2025) “Therapeutic Prospects and Bioactive Constituents of Syzygium laetum from the Southern Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot”, International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 9(3), pp. 120–132. doi: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v9i3.1066.