Eucalyptus punctata
Eucalyptus punctata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (216 studies) · ★★★★★
, scientifically known as Eucalyptus punctata, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to Australia. Renowned for its aromatic leaves, it possesses potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often utilized in traditional remedies to alleviate respiratory congestion and skin irritations, this species offers significant therapeutic potential through its essential oil components.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eucalyptus punctataDistribution
This plant exhibits a wide-ranging geographical distribution across several distinct regions of the world. In East Tropical Africa, its presence is firmly established within the borders of Kenya. It can also be found throughout neighboring territories, specifically in Tanzania and Uganda. Moving toward Asia, the species is located within the South-Central regions of China. Furthermore, its habitat extends into the Southeast parts of China as well.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| South-Central Pacific | Easter Is. | WCVP |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus punctata has 33 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, ALPHA-PINENE, ALPHA-TERPINYL ACETATE, ALPHA-THUJENE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-ELEMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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
BETA-ELEMENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Eucalyptus punctata has 183 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) | ★☆☆☆☆ |