Eucalyptus blakelyi

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad and diverse geographical distribution across several distinct regions. In Australia, it can be found growing within the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Its range extends significantly into Asia, specifically covering South-Central China and Southeast China. Additionally, the species reaches far westward into the Macaronesia region, specifically the Canary Islands. Consequently, its habitat spans multiple continents and varied climatic zones.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eucalyptus blakelyi is characterized by its long-term existence as a perennial species, allowing it to maintain a stable presence within its ecological niche over many years. As a phanerophyte, its buds and growing points are elevated well above the ground level, typically on woody branches, which serves as a vital strategy for survival and continued growth in its native habitats. This phanerophyte life form ensures that the plant can reach significant heights, facilitating competition for sunlight and contributing to the structural complexity of its environment throughout its extensive life cycle.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eucalyptus blakelyi is characterized by a woody, self-supporting growth form, specifically functioning as a tree that can reach a maximum height of 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it does not exhibit aquatic or semiaquatic tendencies, nor does it function as an epiphyte or a climber, such as a liana or vine. The plant is an independent organism, meaning it does not operate as a parasite, and its structural integrity is maintained through its robust, woody tissue.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eucalyptus blackleyi is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic strategy typical of many temperate and subtropical woody species that optimizes carbon fixation under moderate light and temperature conditions. The leaf morphology plays a critical role in its gas exchange and light interception capabilities, with leaf lengths exhibiting notable variation across the specimen. Specifically, the leaves typically maintain a mean length of 8.5 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 10 cm. This variation in leaf dimensions contributes to the plant's ability to regulate transpiration and optimize its photosynthetic surface area in response to its environmental niche.

Leaf length max:

10 cm

Leaf length mean:

8.5 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Eucalyptus blaekeyi is characterized by specific morphological dimensions regarding its inflorescence, fruit, and seeds. The inflorescence is relatively small, measuring between a minimum of 0.01 m and a maximum of 0.015 m in length. The resulting fruit exhibits highly consistent width, maintaining a uniform measurement of 0.5 cm across its minimum, mean, and maximum values. In terms of length, the fruit shows slightly more variation, with a minimum length of 0.5 cm, a mean length of 0.55 cm, and a maximum length of 0.6 cm. The seeds produced are minute, with a mean mass of 0.000775 g, though they range from a minimum of 0.0001 g to a maximum of 0.00157 g.

Fruit length max:

0.6 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.55 cm

Fruit length min:

0.5 cm

Fruit width max:

0.5 cm

Inflorescence length max:

0.015 m

Inflorescence length min:

0.01 m

Seed mass max:

0.00157 g

Seed mass mean:

0.000775 g

Seed mass min:

1e-04 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eucalyptus blakelyi has 36 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 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

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ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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ALPHA-PINENE

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ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE

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ALPHA-THUJENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Alpha terpinene

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Aromadendrene

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BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

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BETA-ELEMENE

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Activities

Eucalyptus blakelyi has 183 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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