Corymbia maculata
Corymbia maculata, commonly known as Spotted Gum, is a distinguished eucalypt native to Australia's eastern coast. Renowned for its striking mottled bark and robust timber, this species plays a vital role in forest ecosystems, providing essential habitat and nectar for diverse wildlife while offering significant ecological and commercial value.
- Scientific name: Corymbia maculata
- 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 order Myrtales, it is a member of the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific 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 maculata, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is known as 斑皮桉 (zh-hans, zh-hant, zh-hk, and zh), while in Lithuanian, it is called Dėmėtoji korimbija (lt).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 斑皮桉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 斑皮桉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 斑皮桉 | Wikidata |
| lt | Dėmėtoji korimbija | Wikidata |
| zh | 斑皮桉 | Wikidata |
| he | קורמביה ( איקליפטוס ) מוכתמת | Wikidata |
| fa | انگمی لکهدار | Wikidata |
| ja | スポッテッドガム | Wikidata |
| es | Eucalyptus maculata | Wikidata |
| cs | Eucalyptus maculata | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide distribution across several key regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is specifically noted in Rwanda. The species is also widely found throughout East Tropical Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Additionally, its range extends into South Tropical Africa within the country of Zambia. Together, these locations highlight the diverse tropical habitats where the plant can be found.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the Spotted Gum, possesses various components that hold significance in traditional and botanical contexts. One of its notable characteristics is the presence of a resinous exudate of the stems, which serves as a natural defense mechanism for the tree. This sticky resin can be harvested and used in various applications, reflecting the complex chemical makeup of the species' bark and woody structures.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| resinous exudate of the stems | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| resin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |