Syzygium travancoricum

Summary

Syzygium travancoricum is a species of plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is known from a few locations in Kerala and is endemic to India. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Syzygium travancoricum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. travancoricum
Binomial name
Syzygium travancoricum

Recent findings edit

Studies conducted by Kerala Forest Research Institute and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation found that the status of its endangered state can be upgraded as new sightings of the specimens are found elsewhere. In addition to that these two institutions are trying to propagate the tree in ecosystems where it can easily adapt and thrive.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ CAMP Workshops on Medicinal Plants, India 1998. Syzygium travancoricum. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.
  2. ^ Pereira, Ignatius (3 May 2013). "Study brings tree out of red list". Thehindu.com. Retrieved 27 November 2021.