Corymbia citriodora
Lemon eucalyptus
Corymbia citriodora, commonly known as the lemon-scented gum, is a magnificent Australian evergreen prized for its aromatic properties. Its essential oil, rich in citral, offers potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory benefits. Used in traditional and modern medicine, this fragrant tree serves as a vital resource for natural therapeutic healing.
- Scientific name: Corymbia citriodora
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its placement in the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Myrtaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its classification within the genus Corymbia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Corymbia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Corymbia citriodora, is referred to by various names depending on the language. In Portuguese and Italian, it is commonly called Eucalyptus citriodora, while in Czech, it is known as blahovičník citroníkový. It is also identified as אקליפטוס לימוני in Hebrew and is called Zitroneukalyptus in German.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Eucalyptus citriodora | Wikidata |
| cs | blahovičník citroníkový | Wikidata |
| he | אקליפטוס לימוני | Wikidata |
| it | Eucalyptus citriodora | Wikidata |
| de | Zitroneneukalyptus | Wikidata |
| zh | 柠檬桉 | Wikidata |
| yue | 檸檬桉 | Wikidata |
| bg | лимонов евкалипт | Wikidata |
| azb | لیمونو ائوکالیپت | Wikidata |
| fa | اکالیپتوس لیمویی | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of Africa and its surrounding islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Morocco. Its range extends to the Macaronesian region, specifically found on the Canary Islands. Moving into West Tropical Africa, the species can be located in Burkina. Finally, its distribution continues through Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the lemon-scented gum, possesses several parts that are utilized for their unique properties. The aromatic leaves are highly valued for their distinct citrus scent, which is primarily due to the high concentration of essential oil they contain. Furthermore, the tree produces a resinous substance known as kino, which can be extracted as a dark, reddish liquid or kino from trunks when the tree is wounded. Additionally, the bark of the Corymbia citriodorfa serves as a protective layer for the tree and is often studied in botanical contexts for its structural and chemical characteristics.- Total parts
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 13
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| essential oil | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kino from trunks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kino | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf Extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential Oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corymbia citriodora has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include citronellol, citronellol acetate, eucalyptol, flavonoids, isopulegol.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| citronellol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| citronellol acetate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isopulegol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corymbia citriodora has 7 reported activities identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anticancer, Antidiabetic, Antifungal.
- Total activities
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corymbia citriodora has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans, antiviral.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |