Angophora floribunda
Angophora floribunda, commonly known as the Broad-leaved Angophora, is a distinctive Australian eucalypt prized for its striking, creamy-white flower clusters. Found primarily in coastal and sclerophyll forests, this resilient species serves as a vital ecological cornerstone, providing nectar for pollinators and structural beauty to its native woodland habitats.
- Scientific name: Angophora floribunda
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is situated in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified under the genus Angophora.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Angophora | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Angophora floribunda, is referred to by several different common names depending on the linguistic or regional context. In Persian, it is called سیب سختپوست, while its various designations in Spanish include Angophora ochrophylla, Acmena floribunda, Eucalyptus florida, and Metrosideiros floribunda.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | سیب سختپوست | Wikidata |
| es | Angophora ochrophylla | Wikidata |
| es | Acmena floribunda | Wikidata |
| es | Eucalyptus florida | Wikidata |
| es | Metrosideros floribunda | Wikidata |
| es | Angophora intermedia | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is a species native to the diverse landscapes of Australia. Its geographical range spans across several different states within the country. Specifically, it can be found growing in the regions of New South Wales. It is also distributed throughout parts of Queensland. Finally, its presence extends southward into the state of Victoria.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Victoria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Angophora floribunda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include saponin.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| saponin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Angophora floribunda has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include pancreatic cancer.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pancreatic cancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |