Syzygium klampok, the klampok, is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae.[2] It is endemic to Java, Indonesia, where it is endangered.[1] Due to its association with springs, it is considered a sacred tree.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Syzygium |
| Species: | S. klampok
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| Syzygium klampok | |
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Conservation
editSyzygium klampok has been assessed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It faces numerous threats in its eastern Java habitat including continuing deforestation for agriculture, for palm oil and other plantations, and for urban development. The species is not present in any protected areas.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Barker, A. (2021). "Syzygium klampok". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T169039029A169370618. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T169039029A169370618.en. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Syzygium klampok (Miq.) Amshoff". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ Rahardi, Brian; Hakim, Luchman; Batoro, Jati (2020), "The perception of sacred trees as proponent of water spring in Malang Regency East Java, Indonesia", Asian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 6 (3): 425–430, doi:10.3329/ajmbr.v6i3.49790, S2CID 228997829
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