Eucalyptus melanophloia
Eucalyptus melanophloia, commonly known as the Blackbutt Eucalyptus, is a resilient Australian native prized for its medicinal potential. Renowned for its aromatic, oil-rich leaves, it offers therapeutic properties often utilized to support respiratory health and provide antiseptic benefits, making it a significant species in traditional and contemporary herbal practices.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus melanophloia
- 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 situated in the order Myrtales and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified 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, Eucalyptus melanophloia, is known by various names depending on the linguistic context. In Chinese, it is referred to by the common names 银叶铁皮桉 and 黑皮桉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 银叶铁皮桉 | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑皮桉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Eucalyptus melanophloia, is native to the continent of Australia. Its geographical range spans several distinct regions across the country. Specifically, it can be found growing within the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is distributed throughout parts of Queensland. Finally, its presence extends northward into the Northern Territory.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eucalyptus melanophloia, is primarily valued for its medicinal properties derived from its leaves. These leaves contain essential oils, such as eucalyptol, which are frequently utilized in traditional and contemporary medicine for their antiseptic, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory effects. When processed, the leaves can be used in steam inhalations or topical applications to help alleviate respiratory issues and soothe muscle aches.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus melanophloia has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, eugenol.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |