silver-leaved-ironbark

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• silver-leaved-ironbark
• broadleaf ironbark
• silverleaf ironbark
• silverleaf stringybark
• Silver-leaved Ironbark
• silver-leaf ironbark

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Eucalyptus melanophloia is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, specifically functioning as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte depending on its developmental stage and environmental stressors. As a woody perennial, its life cycle begins with seed germination, often triggered by fire or specific moisture conditions, leading to the establishment of a robust root system and a vertical growth habit that keeps its buds well above the ground. Throughout its lifespan, the plant maintains its reproductive and vegetative structures in an elevated position, a hallmark of the phanerophyte life form, which allows it to dominate its ecological niche. Its growth pattern transitions through various structural dimensions, occasionally exhibiting the more compact characteristics associated with nanophanerophytes in stunted or harsh environments, while primarily striving for the canopy height typical of larger eucalypts.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Eucalyptus melanophloia is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 20 m. As a terrestrial species, it occupies land environments rather than aquatic or semiaquatic habitats, and it functions as a self-supporting organism rather than a climber. The plant is an independent species, exhibiting no parasitic behavior, and it grows directly from the ground as a terrestrial plant rather than as an epiphyte.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

20 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eucalyptus melanophloia is characterized by a specialized metabolic framework adapted to its specific environmental niches, most notably through its photosynthetic pathway, which is classified as C3. In this C3 pathway, carbon fixation occurs directly via the enzyme RuBisCO during the Calvin cycle, a process that is highly efficient under moderate temperatures and sufficient moisture levels but requires careful physiological regulation to manage transpiration rates. To complement this metabolic process, the plant exhibits robust water-use efficiency and sophisticated stomatal control, allowing it to maintain turgor pressure and facilitate gas exchange even when facing periodic moisture stress. Furthermore, its physiological resilience is supported by a complex vascular system designed for efficient hydraulic conductance, ensuring that the products of C3 photosynthesis are effectively translocated throughout the woody tissues to support growth and secondary metabolite production.

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Eucalyptus melanophloia is characterized by the production of specialized seeds that exhibit a highly consistent morphological profile. Based on reproductive data, the species produces seeds with a uniform mass, where the mean seed mass is recorded at 0.00065 g. This consistency is further evidenced by the lack of variance in weight, as both the maximum and minimum seed mass values are identical at 0.00065 g. This uniformity in seed mass suggests a highly regulated developmental process during seed maturation, ensuring that each propagule possesses a standardized amount of nutrient reserves for initial germination.

Seed mass mean:

0.00065 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Eucalyptus melanophloia has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Chemicals

Eucalyptus melanophloia has 75 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, A-MUUROLENE, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-SELINENE.

1,8-Cineole

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2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

A-MUUROLENE

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ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE

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ALPHA-PINENE

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ALPHA-SELINENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Aromadendrene

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BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE

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BETA-ELEMENE

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BETA-PHELLANDRENE

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Activities

Eucalyptus melanophloia has 176 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-Inhibitor

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AChE-Inhibitor

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Acaricide

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Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor

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Allelochemic

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Allelopathic

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Allergenic

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Analgesic

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Preparations