Eucalyptus grandis
Flooded gum
Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as the Rose Gum, is a fast-growing evergreen tree native to Australia. Renowned for its impressive height and beautiful bark, it holds significant medicinal value. Its essential oils possess potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a vital resource in traditional and modern herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus grandis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It falls under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, placing it in 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, known scientifically as Eucalyptus grandis, is referred to by various names depending on the region and language. In Chinese, it is commonly called 大桉 (zh) or 巨桉 (zh-cn and zh-tw), while in Japanese, it is known as ユーカリプタス・グランディス (ja). In South Africa, it is identified by the Afrikaans name Salignabloekom (af).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 大桉 | Wikidata |
| ja | ユーカリプタス・グランディス | Wikidata |
| af | Salignabloekom | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 巨桉 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 巨桉 | Wikidata |
| arz | جرانديز الاوكالبتوس | Wikidata |
| lt | Didysis eukaliptas | Wikidata |
| fi | toolur | Wikidata |
| en | Flooded Gum | Wikidata |
| en | grand eucalyptus | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, Eucalyptus grandis, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across several key regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence has been documented within the borders of Morocco. Moving toward the Northeast Tropical Africa region, the species is found in Ethiopia. The distribution extends further into East Tropical Africa, where it is established in Kenya. Finally, the plant is also located within the East Tropical Africa territories of Tanzania and Uganda.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Malawi | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Middle Atlantic Ocean | St.Helena | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eucalyptus grandis, offers various components that are utilized for their distinct chemical and structural properties. The leaves are the most prominent part used in medicinal applications, as they are rich in essential oils like cineole, which possess potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory qualities. Interestingly, the plant exhibits heterophylly, meaning the juvenile leaves differ significantly in shape and chemical composition from the adult foliage, a distinction that is crucial for determining the correct harvest for specific therapeutic uses. Additionally, the wood of the species is valued not only for its structural strength but also for its secondary metabolites, which can contribute to the overall medicinal profile of the tree.- Total parts
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wood | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| juvenile leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus grandis has 14 reported phytochemicals identified across 14 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Cd, Cr, Pb, Zn, copper (Cu).
- Total chemicals
- 14
- Scientific sources
- 14
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cd | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cr | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pb | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Zn | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| copper (Cu) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euglobal -G1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euglobal -G2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euglobal -G3 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| euglobal-G1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| nickel (Ni) | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eucalyptus grandis has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include biotic stress, common cold, respiratory infections.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| biotic stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| respiratory infections | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |