Corymbia terminalis
Western bloodwood
Corymbia terminalis, commonly known as the Terminal Bloodwood, is a distinctive tree native to the tropical regions of Northern Australia. Characterized by its deeply fissured, persistent bark and vibrant floral displays, this species plays a vital role in its ecosystem, providing essential habitat and resources for diverse local wildlife.
- Scientific name: Corymbia terminalis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under 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 is known by several different names depending on the linguistic context and specific botanical classification. In English, it is commonly referred to as the western bloodwood or the northern bloodwood. In German, the names associated with related or similar species include Corymbia tumescens and Corymbia opaça.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Corymbia tumescens | Wikidata |
| de | Corymbia opaca | Wikidata |
| en | western bloodwood | Wikidata |
| en | northern bloodwood | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several distinct regions of Australia. It can be found growing in the state of New South Wales. Its range also extends into the tropical landscapes of the Northern Territory. Additionally, this species is present throughout much of Queensland. Finally, the plant is located within the southern and western parts of the continent, specifically in South Australia and Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corymbia terminalis, is known for producing a distinct medicinal substance known as kino. This kino is a dark, resinous exudate that seeps from the bark and stems of the tree, often appearing as droplets or streaks on the trunk. In traditional medicinal practices, this kino is harvested and utilized for its various properties, typically serving as a topical treatment for skin ailments or as an astringent to help manage internal issues.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| kino | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Kino | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Corymbia terminalis has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include aromadendrin, catechin, farrerol, taxifolin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| aromadendrin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| farrerol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| taxifolin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corymbia terminalis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |