Corymbia maculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eucalyptus maculata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Corymbia maculata is defined by its adaptation to specific topographical and environmental gradients, thriving within a landscape where it can ascend to significant heights. The species exhibits a broad altitudinal distribution, reaching an elevational range maximum of 1000 m AMSL. Interestingly, the ecological niche of this plant is characterized by an elevational range mean that sits at 1000 m AMSL, suggesting that its optimal growing conditions and population density are concentrated at these higher altitudes. This distribution pattern implies a specialized tolerance for the climatic variations associated with such elevations, influencing its role within the local ecosystem and its interactions with surrounding flora and fauna.

Elevational range max:

1000 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Corymbia maculata is characterized by a perennial lifecycle, allowing the individual to persist through many growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its reproductive buds are located high above the ground on woody branches, a structural adaptation that defines its stature as a large tree. This species maintains an evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that its foliage remains functional throughout the year rather than shedding seasonally. This combination of a long-lived perennial habit and a phanerophyte life form enables the plant to establish a dominant presence within its ecological niche.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Corymbia maculata is characterized by its stature as a large, woody tree that is fundamentally self-supporting rather than acting as a climber or vine. As a terrestrial species, it is neither aquatic nor an epiphyte, maintaining an independent life cycle without parasitic tendencies. The plant exhibits significant vertical growth, reaching a minimum height of 25 m, with a mean height of approximately 30.17 m, and can attain a maximum height of up to 60 m. Its structural integrity is defined by a robust, woody growth form that allows it to thrive as a prominent component of its ecosystem.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

60 m

Plant height mean:

30.1666666666667 m

Plant height min:

25 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Corymbia maculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, which dictates its carbon fixation processes and metabolic efficiency within its native environment. The vegetative structure is supported by leaves that exhibit significant morphological variation in size; specifically, leaf length ranges from a minimum of 10 cm to a maximum of 30 cm, with a recorded mean length of 20 cm. Complementing these dimensions, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 1.5 cm and a maximum of 3 cm. Furthermore, this species does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on existing soil nutrient availability rather than symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria to fulfill its nitrogen requirements.

Leaf length max:

30 cm

Leaf length mean:

20 cm

Leaf length min:

10 cm

Leaf width max:

3 cm

Leaf width min:

1.5 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Corymbia maculata is driven by a biotic pollination syndrome, relying heavily on various animal vectors, specifically insects and bees, to facilitate fertilization. The flowering process involves inflorescences that vary in size, typically ranging from a minimum length of 0.03 m to a maximum of 0.05 m. Following successful pollination, the plant develops woody fruits that exhibit consistent dimensions; the fruit width is remarkably stable at approximately 1 cm (ranging from a minimum of 1 cm to a maximum of 1 cm), while the fruit length fluctuates between a minimum of 1.2 cm and a maximum of 1.5 cm, with a mean length of 1.35 cm. The resulting seeds are quite small, characterized by a minimum mass of 0.00353 g and a maximum mass of 0.01641 g, resulting in a mean seed mass of approximately 0.0606108335 g.

Fruit length max:

1.5 cm

Fruit length mean:

1.35 cm

Fruit length min:

1.2 cm

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.05 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.03 m

Pollination syndrome :

insect

Pollination syndrome :

bee

Pollination syndrome :

biotic

Seed mass max:

0.01641 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0606108335 g

Seed mass min:

0.00353 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Corymbia maculata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Die Pharmazie

Chemicals

Corymbia maculata has 41 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Sakuranetin, (E)-Cinnamic acid, 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE.

Sakuranetin

1. Scientific reports
2. Die Pharmazie

(E)-Cinnamic acid

1. Scientific reports

1,8-Cineole

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PINENE

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-THUJENE

1. Dr. Duke

Allo-Aromadendrene

1. Dr. Duke

Alpha terpinene

1. Dr. Duke

Aromadendrene

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Corymbia maculata has 191 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

1. Dr. Duke

(-)-Inotropic

1. Dr. Duke

ACE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

AChE-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Acaricide

1. Dr. Duke

Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

1. Dr. Duke

Allelochemic

1. Dr. Duke

Allelopathic

1. Dr. Duke

Allergenic

1. Dr. Duke

Analgesic

1. Dr. Duke

Preparations

Corymbia maculata has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroformic extract of the resinous exudate of the stems.

Chloroformic extract of the resinous exudate of the stems

1. Die Pharmazie