Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa
Eucalyptus camauldulensis subsp. obtusa, commonly known as the Broad-leaved River Red Gum, is a resilient Australian native. Renowned for its medicinal properties, its essential oils possess potent antiseptic and decongestant qualities. Traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, this subspecies offers significant therapeutic potential in holistic and modern pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further categorized under the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Eucalyptus, specifically as the subspecies obtusus.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Eucalyptus | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa, is known by several different common names depending on the language. In Chinese, it is referred to by the names 垂枝赤桉 and 钝盖赤桉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 垂枝赤桉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 钝盖赤桉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to several distinct regions across the vast continent of Australia. Its geographical range includes significant portions of New South Wales where it thrives in specific environmental conditions. Additionally, the subspecies can be found growing within the Northern Territory. It is also widely distributed throughout the state of Queensland. Finally, its presence extends westward into the landscapes of Western Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa, derives much of its therapeutic value from its foliage, particularly when utilizing the leaves. In medicinal preparations, the use of fresh uncrunched leaves is often preferred to ensure the preservation of volatile oils and essential compounds that are easily lost through mechanical damage or dehydration. These intact leaves serve as the primary source of bioactive constituents used in various traditional and pharmacological applications.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fresh uncrushed leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eucalyptus camaldulensis subsp. obtusa has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Spasmolytic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spasmolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |