Eucalyptus saligna
Sydney blue gum
Eucalyptus saligna, commonly known as the Smoothed Gum, is a versatile medicinal plant native to Australia. Renowned for its aromatic, oil-rich foliage, it is frequently used in traditional and modern medicine to treat respiratory ailments. Its essential oils possess potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, aiding decongestion and healing.
- Scientific name: Eucalyptus saligna
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Myrtales, falling into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Eucalyptus.
| 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 scientifically as Eucalyptus saligna, is referred to by several common names across different languages and regions. In English, it is most frequently called the Sydney blue gum or simply the Blue gum. In Chinese, the plant is identified as 柳叶桉, a name that is used consistently across the language codes zh, zh-hans, and zh-cn.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 柳叶桉 | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 柳叶桉 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 柳叶桉 | Wikidata |
| en | Sydney blue gum | Wikidata |
| en | Blue gum | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several distinct regions across the African continent and its nearby islands. In Northern Africa, its presence is noted within the borders of Morocco. The species also extends to Macaronesia, specifically inhabiting the Canary Islands. Moving toward the northeast, it is found throughout the tropical regions of Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, its range continues southward into East Tropical Africa, where it is documented in Kenya.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Morocco | WCVP |
| Macaronesia | Canary Is. | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Eucalyptus saligna, derives much of its medicinal value from its leaves. These leaves are the primary part used in various therapeutic applications, as they contain essential oils such as eucalyptol, which possess potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Often harvested for steam inhalation or topical applications, the leaves serve as a crucial source for treating respiratory ailments and congestion.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Eucalyptus saligna has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include nitric oxide.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| nitric oxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Eucalyptus saligna has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Eucalyptus saligna has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include arthritis, asthma, fever, rheumatism.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatism | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |