Eucalyptus gomphocephala
Tuart
Eucalyptus gomphocephala, commonly known as the Soap Tree or Soapbark, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Africa. Renowned for its high saponin content, its bark is traditionally used for cleansing. Beyond its soapy properties, it offers significant therapeutic potential in treating skin ailments and various inflammatory conditions.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus gomphocephala
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. Following its subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by 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, Eucalyptus gomphocephala, is known by various names depending on the language: in English (en), German (de), Dutch (nl), and Esperanto (eo), it is commonly referred to as tuart, while in Arabic (aeb-arab), its name is كلتوس.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| eo | Tuart-eŭkalipto | Wikidata |
| aeb-arab | كلتوس | Wikidata |
| nl | tuart | Wikidata |
| de | tuart | Wikidata |
| en | tuart | Wikidata |
| en | tooart | Wikidata |
| en | mouarn | Wikidata |
| en | moorun | Wikidata |
| fr | tuart | Wikidata |
| sv | tuart | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several distinct Mediterranean regions. In Southwestern Europe, its habitat includes the country of Spain. Moving into Southeastern Europe, it can be found throughout Italy and the island of Sicilia. Its distribution also extends into Northern Africa, specifically within the borders of Algeria. Finally, the species is documented to grow across the territory of Libya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Algeria | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Libya | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northern Africa | Tunisia | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus gomphocephala has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, ellagic acid, quercetin 3-O-b-D-glucuronide, quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ellagic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-b-D-glucuronide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin 3-O-rhamnoside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eucalyptus gomphocephala has 3 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |