Syzygium unipunctatum

Syzygium unipunctatum is a small tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to the rainforests of the Wet Tropics of Queensland.

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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Syzygium
Species:
S. unipunctatum
Binomial name
Syzygium unipunctatum
Synonyms[2]
  • Waterhousea unipunctata B. hyland
Distribution of Syzygium unipunctatum

Taxonomy

This species was first described by Bernie Hyland as Waterhousea unipunctata and was published in the Australian Journal of Botany in 1983.[4] In 2006 Craven, Biffin and Ashton published a paper in which they transferred all species in the related genera Acmena, Acmenosperma, Cleistocalyx, Piliocalyx and Waterhousea to Syzygium.[3]

Etymology

The genus name Syzygium comes from the Ancient Greek sýzygos, meaning 'joined', 'yoked', or 'paired', and refers to the paired leaves. The species epithet unipunctatum is derived from the Latin words unus, meaning 'one' or 'single', and punctum, meaning 'puncture', 'spot', or 'moment'. The meaning of the epithet is unclear.[5]

Distribution and habitat

Syzygium punctatum has a range that is restricted to rainforested areas of north east Queensland. However it is widespread within that area and can be found at altitudes from sea level to 1,200 m (3,900 ft).[6]

Conservation

This species is listed by the Queensland Department of Environment and Science as least concern.[1] As of 18 October 2022, it has not been assessed by the IUCN.

References
  1. "Species profile—Syzygium unipunctatum". Queensland Department of Environment and Science. Queensland Government. 2022. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  2. "Syzygium unipunctatum". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  3. Craven, L.A.; Biffin, E.; Ashton, P.S. (2006). "Acmena, Acmenosperma, Cleistocalyx, PILIOCALYX and Waterhousea FORMALLY TRANSFERRED to Syzygium (Myrtaceae)". Blumea. 51 (1): 131–142. doi:10.3767/000651906X622382. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. "Waterhousea unipunctata". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  5. "Syzygium unipunctatum". Australian Native Plants Society (Australia). Retrieved 21 October 2022.
  6. F.A.Zich; B.P.M.Hyland; T.Whiffen; R.A.Kerrigan (2020). "Syzygium unipunctatum". Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK8). Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research (CANBR), Australian Government. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
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