Eucalyptus cuprea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant, known as Eucalyptus cuprea, exhibits a very specific and limited geographical range. Its natural occurrence is confined primarily to the continent of Australia. Within this vast landmass, the species is specifically found in the region of Western Australia. This localized distribution suggests that the plant is highly adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, it is considered an endemic species to this specific part of the Australian landscape.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eucalyptus cuprea is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically exhibiting growth patterns consistent with both phanerophyte and nanophanerophyte life forms. As a woody perennial, its life cycle is defined by the maintenance of its perennating buds high above the ground on permanent branches, ensuring survival through varying seasonal conditions. Its development begins with seed germination, leading into a robust vegetative phase where it establishes a significant woody structure. As a phanerophyte, it invests heavily in long-term structural integrity, allowing it to occupy various ecological niches where its height provides a competitive advantage for light acquisition. Throughout its life history, the plant undergoes periodic cycles of growth and maturation, maintaining its perennial nature by protecting its vital organs within elevated woody tissues.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eucalyptus cuprina is characterized by its woody structure and a growth habit that is strictly terrestrial, lacking any aquatic or semiaquatic adaptations. As a self-supporting plant, it does not function as a climber or an epiphyte, nor does it exhibit any parasitic tendencies, maintaining a completely independent existence. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a height ranging from a minimum of 2.5 meters to a maximum of 5 meters.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

5 m

Plant height min:

2.5 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eucalyptus cuprea has 74 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, A-MUUROLENE, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-SELINENE.

1,8-Cineole

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A-MUUROLENE

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ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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ALPHA-PINENE

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ALPHA-SELINENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Aromadendrene

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BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

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BETA-ELEMENE

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BETA-PHELLANDRENE

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Activities

Eucalyptus cuprea has 176 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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