Eucalyptus hybrid
Eucalyptus · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (120 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Eucalyptus hybrid, scientifically known as Eucalyptus, is a versatile medicinal powerhouse renowned for its potent aromatic properties. Rich in cineole, its leaves are widely used to treat respiratory ailments, reduce inflammation, and act as a natural antiseptic. This resilient plant remains a cornerstone in holistic healing and modern pharmacology.
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Gums
- gum
- gum trees
Scientific Names
Accepted name
EucalyptusSynonyms
- Symphyomyrtus
- Aromadendrum
- Eudesmia
- Eucalypton
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Eucalipto
- Eudesmia
- Eucalypton
- Eucaliptos
- Eucaliptus
- Aromadendrum
- Symphyomyrtus
- Ecualipto
German:
- Eukalypten
- Blaugummibaum
- Eucalyptus hybrid
- Blaugummibäume
- Eukalypten
French:
- Eucalyptus hybrid
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae, the order Myrtales, and the family Myrtaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Eucalyptus.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Myrtales |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Genus | Eucalyptus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across various regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence can be found in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is established in several areas of Southwestern Europe. Specifically, it inhabits the Baleares and Corse islands. Finally, the species is also documented throughout France.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain |
| Northern Europe | Ireland |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Portugal |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Eucalyptus has 5 reported plant parts identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, stem, flower, fruit, root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 15 supporting sources | ★★★★★ |
| Stem | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Flower | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Fruit | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Analytical biochemistry
- Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
- Veterinary research communications
- Planta medica
- Die Nahrung
View 10 additional sources
- Archives of Razi Institute
- Journal of health & pollution
- Journal of pharmacopuncture
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
- Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
- British journal of pharmacology
- Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Stem
- Planta medica
- Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases
Flower
- Planta medica
Fruit
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Root
- Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases
Chemicals
Eucalyptus has 26 reported phytochemicals identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EUCALYPTUS OIL, 1,8-Cineole, ALPHA-PINENE, P-CYMENE, Pinocembrin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EUCALYPTUS OIL | 5 supporting sources | ★★★☆☆ |
| 1,8-Cineole | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| P-CYMENE | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Pinocembrin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,4-D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Al | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptol | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptole | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
EUCALYPTUS OIL
- Journal of medical case reports
- Przeglad lekarski
- Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin
- Die Pharmazie
- Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
1,8-Cineole
- Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
ALPHA-PINENE
- Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
P-CYMENE
- Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
Pinocembrin
- Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
- International journal of molecular sciences
2,4-D
- Molecular plant-microbe interactions : MPMI
Al
- Microscopy research and technique
BETA-PINENE
- Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
Eucalyptol
- Bone
Eucalyptole
- Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica
Activities
Eucalyptus has 9 reported activities identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Antifungal.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial | 3 supporting sources | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiseptic | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiinflammatory | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Immunostimulant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Toxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antimicrobial
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antioxidant
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antiseptic
- Journal of the science of food and agriculture
- Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
Antibacterial
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antifungal
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Antiinflammatory
- Vestnik otorinolaringologii
Cytotoxic
- Chemistry & biodiversity
Immunostimulant
- Reviews on recent clinical trials
Toxic
- The Australasian journal of dermatology
Medicinal Uses
Eucalyptus has 25 reported medicinal uses identified across 20 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, ENT diseases.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Pseudomonas aeruginosa | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staphylococcus aureus | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Candida albicans | Plants (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ENT diseases | Vestnik otorinolaringologii (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-1 | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-2 | Die Pharmazie (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Varroa destructor | Experimental & applied acarology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cold | Reviews on recent clinical trials (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| common cold | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| essential oils | Brazilian journal of biology = Revista brasleira de biologia (and other 4 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptus oil | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| essential oil | Analytical and bioanalytical chemistry (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eucalyptus oil | Zhongguo Zhong yao za zhi = Zhongguo zhongyao zazhi = China journal of Chinese materia medica (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| extract | Chemico-biological interactions (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oils | Frontiers in bioscience (Landmark edition) (and other 2 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Essential oils | Planta medica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Eucalyptus leaves | Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Plant essential oil nanoemulsions | Scientific reports (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |