Eucalyptus pilularis
Blackbutt
Eucalyptus pilularis, commonly known as Blackbutt, is a majestic Australian evergreen celebrated for its impressive stature and medicinal potential. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it contains essential oils with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, traditionally used to support respiratory health and soothe skin irritations through therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus pilularis
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it is further categorized into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eucalyptus, specifically as the species Eucalyptus pilularis.
| 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 by its scientific name Eucalyptus pilularis, is referred to by various common names depending on the language. In English, it is widely known as Blackbutt, while in Arabic, it is called أوكالبتوس حبي, and in Chinese, it is known as 弹丸桉.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ar | أوكالبتوس حبي | Wikidata |
| en | Blackbutt | Wikidata |
| zh | 弹丸桉 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several different regions across the globe. In Australia, it can be found growing within the states of New South Wales and Queensland. Its presence extends to the islands of New Zealand, specifically in the Northland region. Additionally, the species is located within East Tropical Africa, appearing in both Kenya and Tanzania. These varied locations demonstrate the wide ecological range inhabited by this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| New Zealand | New Zealand North | WCVP |
| North-Central Pacific | Hawaii | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus pilularis has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include PUGNAC, allosamidin, chlorine, phosphorus, polyphosphate.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| PUGNAC | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| allosamidin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| chlorine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phosphorus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| polyphosphate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| potassium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sulfur | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |