Corymbia tessellaris
Corymbia tessellaris, commonly known as the Pilbara Bloodwood, is a resilient tree native to the arid regions of Western Australia. Renowned for its striking, mottled bark and vibrant blossoms, this species holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering traditional medicinal applications for treating various ailments within indigenous cultural practices.
- Scientific name: Corymbia tessellaris
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, placing it within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Corymbia, which encompasses this specific medicinal species.
| 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 tessellariis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In Spanish, it is called Eucalyptus tessellariis, while in Chinese, it is known as either 方格皮伞房桉 or 方块皮桉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| es | Eucalyptus tessellaris | Wikidata |
| zh | 方格皮伞房桉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 方块皮桉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a unique and widely separated geographical distribution across different continents. In the region of West Tropical Africa, its presence is noted specifically in Senegal. Moving to the Southern Hemisphere, the species is also well-established within Australia. It can be found growing throughout the state of New South Wales. Additionally, its range extends further north to include the territory of Queensland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Corymbia tessellaria, is characterized by its distinct morphological features, particularly its folia. These leaves are essential to the plant's physiological processes and are often utilized in various traditional medicinal practices. The structure and chemical composition of the folia play a significant role in the plant's overall therapeutic profile, making them a primary focus for those studying its medicinal properties.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| folia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Corymbia tessellaris 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |