Eucalyptus crebra
Eucalyptus crebra, commonly known as Narrow-leaved Red Gum, is a resilient Australian native tree. Renowned for its distinctive reddish bark and medicinal properties, it has long been valued in traditional healing. Its essential oils offer potent antimicrobial and decongestant benefits, making it a significant species in botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus crebra
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
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 crebra, is referred to by the common name 常桉 in Chinese (zh).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 常桉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread geographical presence across several distinct regions of the world. Within East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Its distribution also extends into the Indian Subcontinent, specifically within India. Furthermore, the species is located in the southeastern parts of China. Together, these locations highlight the diverse habitats where this medicinal species thrives.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Society Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known as the Red Bloodwood, relies primarily on its leaves for its medicinal properties. The leaves of Eucalyptus crebra are characterized by their lanceolate shape and leathery texture, containing concentrated essential oils that are highly valued in traditional medicine. When crushed or distilled, these leaves release potent aromatic compounds often used to treat respiratory ailments, alleviate congestion, and provide antiseptic benefits.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus crebra has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |