Corymbia torelliana
Cadaghi
Corymbia torelliana, commonly known as the tornillo, is a majestic eucalyptus species native to Australia. While primarily valued for its impressive timber and canopy, it holds significance in traditional ecological knowledge. This robust tree plays a vital role in supporting biodiversity and offers potential medicinal insights through its bioactive compounds.
- Scientific name: Corymbia torelliana
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling within the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, the species is situated within 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 by several different names depending on the language, is referred to as איקלליפטוס טורלי in Hebrew, 毛叶桉 or 托里桉 in Chinese, and by its English common name, Cadaghi.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| he | איקליפטוס טורלי | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛叶桉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 托里桉 | Wikidata |
| en | Cadaghi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several continents. In Australia, it is notably found within the region of Queensland. Its presence extends to Eastern Asia, specifically occurring in Taiwan, as well as throughout Southeast China. The species also reaches into West Tropical Africa, with recorded locations in Benin. Finally, its range includes the Southeastern United States, particularly in Florida.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Southeastern U.S.A. | Florida | WCVP |
| Central America | Belize | WCVP |
| Central America | Nicaragua | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Trinidad-Tobago | WCVP |
Chemicals
Corymbia torelliana has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavanone, flavonoids.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavanone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Corymbia torelliana has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Candida albicans.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |