Eucalyptus camaldulensis
River red gum
Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly known as the River Red Gum, is a resilient Australian native renowned for its therapeutic properties. Rich in essential oils like eucalyptol, it is widely utilized in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and provide antiseptic benefits, making it a cornerstone of herbal healing.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus camaldulensis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 and the family Myrtaceae, it is classified under the genus Eucalyptus.
| 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, known scientifically as Eucalyptus camaldulensis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Esperanto, it is referred to as Rivera eŭkalipto, while in Polish, it is called Eukaliptus kamaldulski. It is known as China kalistu in Quechua and is identified as Эвкалипт камальдульский in Russian. Additionally, in Hebrew, the species is known as אקליפטוס המקור.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Rivera eŭkalipto | Wikidata |
| pl | Eukaliptus kamaldulski | Wikidata |
| qu | China kalistu | Wikidata |
| ru | Эвкалипт камальдульский | Wikidata |
| he | אקליפטוס המקור | Wikidata |
| gl | Eucalipto vermello | Wikidata |
| vi | Bạch đàn trắng | Wikidata |
| az | Dimdikvari evkalipt | Wikidata |
| hsb | Čerwjeny eukalyptowc | Wikidata |
| ar | أوكالبتوس كمالدولي | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of Southwestern Europe. Its presence can be documented within the various territories of France and Portugal. Furthermore, it is found across the Iberian Peninsula, specifically throughout Spain. The species also extends its range to include the Mediterranean islands of Corse and Sardegna. Consequently, these locations highlight the plant's established footprint within the Southwestern European landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Corse | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eucalyptus camaldulensis, is highly valued for its therapeutic properties, which are primarily derived from its foliage. The most significant medicinal components are found within the leaves, as each individual leaf contains concentrated bioactive compounds. When processed, the oil extracted from the plant serves as a potent remedy for respiratory issues and topical applications. Furthermore, the leaf extract is frequently used in various pharmaceutical formulations to harness its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits. Ultimately, every part of the Leaf plays a crucial role in the plant's medicinal profile.- Total parts
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 9
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oil | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaf extract | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leaf | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus camaldulensis has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 36 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-cineole, chlorogenic acid, tannins, 1,8-Cineole, Alpha-cadinol.
- Total chemicals
- 33
- Scientific sources
- 36
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-cineole | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tannins | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha-cadinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Ash | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fat | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fe | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| acetone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eucalyptus camaldulensis has 4 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eucalyptus camaldulensis has 27 reported medicinal uses identified across 29 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Staphylococcus aureus, cryptococcosis, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, Bacillus cereus.
- Total uses
- 27
- Scientific sources
- 29
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Staphylococcus aureus | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cryptococcosis | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus flavus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus niger | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus cereus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida parapsilosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Escherichia coli | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Leishmania major | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Magnaporthe grisea | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |