Eucalyptus moluccana
Eucalyptus moluccana · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (230 studies) · ★★★★★
scientifically known as Eucalyptus moluccana, is a resilient Australian native tree valued for its diverse medicinal properties. Often referred to as the Grey Gum, its aromatic leaves provide essential oils used to treat respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and act as powerful antiseptic agents in traditional and modern herbal remedies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eucalyptus moluccanaDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across two major continents. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted in the country of Pakistan. Moving to the Southern Hemisphere, the species is widely established throughout Australia. Specifically, it can be found growing in the coastal and inland regions of New South Wales. Additionally, the plant is also commonly distributed across the state of Queensland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Pakistan | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus moluccana has 40 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (-)-Eudesmin, 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Eudesmin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-THUJENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alpha terpinene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Eudesmin
- Dr. Duke
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-THUJENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Alpha terpinene
- Dr. Duke
Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Eucalyptus moluccana has 189 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |