Eucalyptus stoatei
Eucalyptus stoatei · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Extensive (215 studies) · ★★★★★
Eucalyptus stoatei, scientifically known as Eucalyptus stoatei, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to specific Australian regions. Renowned for its potent aromatic properties, it is traditionally utilized in herbal remedies to treat respiratory ailments. Its essential oils offer therapeutic benefits, making it a valuable subject in ethnobotanical studies.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Eucalyptus stoateiDistribution
This plant is a specific species of eucalyptus that exhibits a very limited natural range. Its geographical distribution is strictly confined to the continent of Australia. Within this vast landmass, it is found exclusively in the state of Western Australia. This localized presence suggests that the species is endemic to this particular region. Consequently, the survival of the plant is closely tied to the unique environmental conditions of Western Australia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Australia | Western Australia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Life history
The life history of Eucalyptus stoatei is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a life form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on woody stems. Specifically, within the diverse spectrum of growth strategies, it functions as both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating that while it maintains the structural integrity of a woody plant, its stature may remain relatively compact or shrub-like compared to larger tree species. This life history strategy allows the plant to persist through seasonal environmental shifts by protecting its vital buds on elevated branches, ensuring its survival and ability to regenerate through successive growing seasons.
- Life form :
- phanerophyte
Morphology
The morphology of Eucalyptus stoatei is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree that functions as a self-supporting structure. It is an independent organism, neither acting as a parasite nor an epiphyte, maintaining a terrestrial existence. The plant's physical stature typically ranges from a minimum height of 2 meters to a maximum height of 7.5 meters. While it can exist in various environmental contexts, its primary habitat profile spans aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial conditions.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- tree
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height max:
- 7.5 m
- Plant height min:
- 2 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Physiology
The physiology of Eucalyptus stoatei is fundamentally characterized by its reliance on the C3 photosynthetic pathway, a metabolic process where carbon dioxide is fixed directly into a three-carbon compound during the Calvin cycle. This physiological framework dictates its gas exchange patterns and water-use efficiency, as the plant utilizes stomata to facilitate the uptake of CO2 while managing the inherent risks of transpiration. As a C3 plant, its photosynthetic efficiency is highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations and light intensity, often requiring specific environmental conditions to optimize the enzymatic activity of RuBisCO. This metabolic strategy influences its overall carbon sequestration capabilities and its ability to thrive within its native ecological niches, balancing the necessity of photosynthetic assimilation with the physiological demands of moisture retention.
- Photosynthetic pathway :
- C3
Reproduction
The reproduction of Eucalyptus stoatei is characterized by the production of seeds that exhibit significant variability in their physical dimensions. The seed mass within the species is highly diverse, ranging from a minimum of 0.00221 g to a maximum of 0.02631 g. When considering the population as a whole, the seed mass mean is recorded at 0.010876667 g, reflecting the specific reproductive strategies and environmental adaptations inherent to the species' seed development.
- Seed mass max:
- 0.02631 g
- Seed mass mean:
- 0.010876667 g
- Seed mass min:
- 0.00221 g
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Eucalyptus stoatei has 56 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-SELINENE, Allo-Aromadendrene.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1,8-Cineole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-SELINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allo-Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aromadendrene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-ELEMENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PHELLANDRENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1,8-Cineole
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-SELINENE
- Dr. Duke
Allo-Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
Aromadendrene
- Dr. Duke
BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-ELEMENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PHELLANDRENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Eucalyptus stoatei has 159 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include (-)-Chronotropic, (-)-Inotropic, ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (-)-Chronotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (-)-Inotropic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ACE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(-)-Chronotropic
- Dr. Duke
(-)-Inotropic
- Dr. Duke
ACE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
AChE-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
Acaricide
- Dr. Duke
Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor
- Dr. Duke
Allelochemic
- Dr. Duke
Allelopathic
- Dr. Duke
Allergenic
- Dr. Duke
Analgesic
- Dr. Duke