Eucalyptus marginata
Jarrah
Eucalyptus marginata, commonly known as Jarrah, is a majestic evergreen native to Western Australia. Renowned for its durable timber, this medicinal powerhouse offers therapeutic potential. Its leaves and bark contain essential oils with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments, skin irritations, and various infections.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus marginata
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is 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, known scientifically as Eucalyptus marginata, is referred to by various common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is widely known as Jarrah (nl: Jarrah), while in Catalan, it is called caoba vermella (ca: caoba vermella). The Esperanto name for the species is Ĵarah-eŭkalipto (eo: Ĵarah-eŭkalipto), and in Japanese, it is written as ジャラ (ja: ジャラ). Additionally, in Traditional Chinese, it is identified as 紅柳桉樹 (zh-hant: 紅柳桉樹).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| nl | Jarrah | Wikidata |
| ca | caoba vermella | Wikidata |
| eo | Ĵarah-eŭkalipto | Wikidata |
| ja | ジャラ | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 紅柳桉樹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 红柳桉树 | Wikidata |
| zh | 红柳桉树 | Wikidata |
| he | אקליפטוס ג'ראח | Wikidata |
| arz | اوكالبتوس مارجيناتا | Wikidata |
| nb | jarrahtre | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily native to the specific regions of Australia, where it is found within Western Australia. Beyond its natural habitat, it has also established a presence in the North-Central Pacific. Specifically, it can be located growing in the islands of Hawaii. This indicates that its geographical range extends from the Australian continent across the ocean. Therefore, its distribution is characterized by both native and introduced populations in these distinct areas.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus marginata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lysine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lysine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |