Eucalyptus deglupta
Rainbow eucalyptus
Eucalyptus deglupta, commonly known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus, is a striking tree prized for its multicolored bark. Beyond its aesthetic beauty, it possesses medicinal potential. Its essential oils offer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, skin infections, and minor wounds through topical or aromatic applications.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus deglupta
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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, scientifically known as Eucalyptus deglupta, is recognized by various common names across different languages and cultures. In Persian, it is known as اکالیپتوس رنگین کمان, while in Hebrew, it is referred to as אקליפטוס האיים. It is also widely identified in Russian as Эвкалипт радужный and in Ukrainian as Евкаліпт райдужний. Furthermore, in Japanese, it is commonly called レインボーユーカリ.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | اکالیپتوس رنگین کمان | Wikidata |
| he | אקליפטוס האיים | Wikidata |
| ru | Эвкалипт радужный | Wikidata |
| uk | Евкаліпт райдужний | Wikidata |
| ja | レインボーユーカリ | Wikidata |
| ms | Pokok Pelangi | Wikidata |
| et | Vikereukalüpt | Wikidata |
| lt | Vaivorykštinis eukaliptas | Wikidata |
| hy | Նիվենի ծիածանագույն | Wikidata |
| hr | Dugin eukaliptus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across the expansive region of Malesia. Within this zone, it can be found growing throughout the Philippines and the island of Sulawesi. Its presence also extends to the Lesser Sunda Islands and the Maluku archipelago. Additionally, the species reaches into the Papuasia region. Specifically, it inhabits the Bismarck Archipelago to complete its geographical range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malesia | Lesser Sunda Is. | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Papuasia | Bismarck Archipelago | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Northwestern Pacific | Caroline Is. | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | El Salvador | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as the rainbow eucalyptus, utilizes its leaves as a primary component in various traditional and medicinal applications. The leaves are characterized by their elongated, lanceolate shape and a glossy texture, containing essential oils that possess antimicrobial and decongestant properties. When harvested and processed, these leaves can be used to create infusions or extracts that help alleviate respiratory issues, making them a vital part of the plant's therapeutic profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus deglupta has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include xanthine oxidase.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| xanthine oxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eucalyptus deglupta has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |