Eucalyptus paniculata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its presence is recorded in Rwanda. Moving toward the northeast, it can be found within the borders of Ethiopia. The species is also widely distributed across East Tropical Africa, specifically occurring in Kenya and Tanzania. Additionally, it extends its range into Uganda, completing its presence in the East Tropical African region.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Genetics

The genetics of Eucalyptus paniculata are characterized by a specific karyological profile, most notably defined by a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 22. This chromosomal configuration serves as a fundamental genetic marker for the species, influencing its reproductive stability and evolutionary lineage within the Myrtaceae family. The stability of this chromosome number plays a critical role in the plant's ability to maintain genetic diversity through meiotic processes, which in turn facilitates adaptation to varying environmental stressors. Such genetic frameworks are essential for understanding the inheritance patterns of morphological and chemical traits that contribute to the plant's medicinal properties.

Chromosome number :

22

Life history

The life history of Eucalyptus paniculata is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist in its environment over many growing seasons. As a phanerophyte, its regenerative buds are elevated well above the ground on woody stems, a structural adaptation that defines its life form. This phanerophyte classification is consistent across its developmental stages, ensuring that the plant maintains its stature and structural integrity throughout its long-term existence in its natural habitat.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Eucalyptus paniculata is characterized by its robust growth form as a woody tree, which is entirely self-supporting and functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite or a climber. It is a terrestrial species, lacking any aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic tendencies, and grows strictly in soil-based environments. This tree exhibits significant vertical development, with a plant height ranging from a minimum of 30 m to a maximum of 50 m. Its structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, providing the necessary strength for its substantial stature.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

50 m

Plant height min:

30 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Eucalyptus paniculata is characterized by a C3 photosynthetic pathway, a common metabolic strategy for many woody species that allows for efficient carbon fixation under moderate environmental conditions. The plant's vegetative architecture is heavily defined by its leaf morphology, which exhibits significant dimensional variability. The leaves typically maintain a mean length of 11 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 8 cm to a maximum of 15 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width varies from a minimum of 1.2 cm to a mean of 3 cm, reaching a maximum width of 4 cm. These morphological dimensions play a critical role in regulating gas exchange and transpiration rates, supporting the overall metabolic functions driven by its C3 photosynthetic processes.

Leaf length max:

15 cm

Leaf length mean:

11 cm

Leaf length min:

8 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width mean:

3 cm

Leaf width min:

1.2 cm

Photosynthetic pathway :

C3

Reproduction

The reproduction of Eucalyptus paniculata is characterized by the development of distinct woody fruits and minute seeds. The fruits exhibit specific dimensional variations, typically measuring with a mean length of 0.8 cm and a mean width of 0.5 cm; however, individual fruits can range in length from a minimum of 0.6 cm to a maximum of 0.9 cm, while the width varies from a minimum of 0.5 cm to a maximum of 0.8 cm. Within these fruits, the plant produces small seeds that demonstrate significant mass variation. The average seed mass is approximately 0.00118666666666667 g, with individual seeds ranging from a minimum mass of 0.00049 g to a maximum of 0.0024 g.

Fruit length max:

0.9 cm

Fruit length mean:

0.8 cm

Fruit length min:

0.6 cm

Fruit width max:

0.8 cm

Fruit width mean:

0.5 cm

Seed mass max:

0.0024 g

Seed mass mean:

0.00118666666666667 g

Seed mass min:

0.00049 g

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Eucalyptus paniculata has 22 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, Allo-Aromadendrene, Aromadendrene, BETA-ELEMENE.

1,8-Cineole

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ALPHA-PINENE

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Allo-Aromadendrene

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Aromadendrene

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BETA-ELEMENE

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BETA-PINENE

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Borneol

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CAMPHENE

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Campholenic aldehyde

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Citronellol

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Activities

Eucalyptus paniculata has 143 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor.

(-)-Chronotropic

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(-)-Inotropic

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ACE-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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Anesthetic

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