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Names and Synonyms

Common Names

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Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Eucalyptus hemiphloia var. albens
• Eucalyptus albens var. elongata

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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, it is classified under the family Myrtaceae and the genus Eucalyptus.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution that spans across two different continents. In Australia, it is commonly found within the regions of New South Wales, Queensland, and South Australia. Its presence also extends into East Tropical Africa, where it can be located in Kenya. Furthermore, the species is established within the borders of Uganda. This diverse range highlights the plant's ability to adapt to varied environments across the globe.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Genetics

The genetics of Eucalyptus albens are characterized by a specific chromosomal configuration, with a documented chromosome number of 22. This diploid number serves as a fundamental component of its genomic structure, influencing the inheritance patterns and evolutionary stability of the species within its natural habitats. Such genetic data is critical for understanding the plant's reproductive biology, potential for hybridization, and its capacity for adaptation to varying environmental pressures. The stability of this chromosomal count plays a significant role in maintaining the species' identity and its physiological responses to the ecosystems it inhabits.

Chromosome number :

22

Life history

The life history of Eucalyptus albens is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many years through successive growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are elevated well above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation that facilitates its growth as a substantial tree. This phanerophyte life form is consistent across its developmental stages, ensuring that its vital growing points remain protected and positioned to maximize light interception and environmental interaction throughout its extended lifespan.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eucalyptus albens is characterized by its robust, woody growth form, functioning as a self-supporting tree. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies, maintaining an independent existence without acting as a parasite. The plant's physical stature is substantial, typically reaching a height ranging from a minimum of 15 meters to a maximum of 25 meters. Its structure is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary stability for its large-scale arboreal habit.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

25 m

Plant height min:

15 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eucalyptus albens is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many temperate woody species that facilitates carbon fixation under varying environmental conditions. The leaf morphology plays a critical role in its physiological efficiency and water management, with individual leaves exhibiting a specific size range. The leaf length typically varies between a minimum of 10 cm and a maximum of 16 cm, while the leaf width scales from a minimum of 1.7 cm to a maximum of 3 cm. These dimensions contribute to the total surface area available for gas exchange and light interception, which are fundamental to the plant's energy production and overall metabolic rate.

Leaf length max:

16 cm

Leaf length min:

10 cm

Leaf width max:

3 cm

Leaf width min:

1.7 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Eucalyptus albens involves the production of specialized woody fruits and microscopic seeds. The fruits produced by this species exhibit significant morphological variation, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 1.5 cm. In terms of diameter, the fruit width fluctuates between a minimum of 0.5 cm and a maximum of 1 cm. Within these structures, the plant produces highly lightweight seeds that play a critical role in dispersal. The seed mass shows a wide distribution, with a minimum weight of 0.00049 g and a maximum weight reaching up to 0.00509 g, resulting in an overall mean seed mass of approximately 0.0026525 g.

Fruit length max:

1.5 cm

Fruit length min:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

1 cm

Fruit width min:

0.5 cm

Seed mass max:

0.00509 g

Seed mass mean:

0.0026525 g

Seed mass min:

0.00049 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eucalyptus albens 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 flower.

Flower

1. Journal of natural products

Chemicals

Eucalyptus albens has 39 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE, ALPHA-THUJENE.

1,8-Cineole

1. Dr. Duke

ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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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

BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

1. Dr. Duke

BETA-ELEMENE

1. Dr. Duke

Activities

Eucalyptus albens has 186 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