Corymbia ficifolia
Red flowering gum
Corymbia ficifolia, commonly known as the Red Flowering Gum, is a stunning Australian native tree prized for its vibrant crimson blossoms. Beyond its ornamental beauty, it holds traditional significance. This resilient species thrives in diverse environments, offering ecological value to pollinators while serving as a breathtaking centerpiece in botanical landscapes.
- Scientific name: Corymbia ficifolia
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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 ficifolia, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Hebrew, it is called אקליפטוס פיציפוליה, while in Galician, it is known as Eucalipto de flor. In Persian, the species is identified as سرخانگم آلبانی, and in Chinese, it can be found under the names 红花桉 or 红花伞房桉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | אקליפטוס פיציפוליה | Wikidata |
| gl | Eucalipto de flor | Wikidata |
| fa | سرخانگم آلبانی | Wikidata |
| zh | 红花桉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红花伞房桉 | Wikidata |
| en | red flowering gum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a highly fragmented geographical distribution spanning multiple continents and diverse climates. Within the Macaronesian islands, it can be found specifically in Madeira. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in Rwanda. In the Northeast Tropical region, the species is established in Ethiopia. Finally, its range reaches East Tropical Africa, encompassing both Kenya and Tanzania.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Macaronesia | Madeira | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Activities
Corymbia ficifolia has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |