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.

Family
Myrtaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf · Stem
Common names
Gums · Gum · 1 more
Scientific synonyms
Symphyomyrtus · Aromadendrum · 2 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Eucalyptus

Synonyms

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 parts reported in Eucalyptus
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

  1. Analytical biochemistry
  2. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
  3. Veterinary research communications
  4. Planta medica
  5. Die Nahrung
View 10 additional sources
  1. Archives of Razi Institute
  2. Journal of health & pollution
  3. Journal of pharmacopuncture
  4. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences
  5. Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases
  6. Journal of the science of food and agriculture
  7. British journal of pharmacology
  8. Current pharmaceutical biotechnology
  9. Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology
  10. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Stem

  1. Planta medica
  2. Zhongguo ji sheng chong xue yu ji sheng chong bing za zhi = Chinese journal of parasitology & parasitic diseases

Flower

  1. Planta medica

Fruit

  1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Root

  1. 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.

Chemicals reported in Eucalyptus
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

  1. Journal of medical case reports
  2. Przeglad lekarski
  3. Advanced pharmaceutical bulletin
  4. Die Pharmazie
  5. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences

1,8-Cineole

  1. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
  2. Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems
  3. Journal of the science of food and agriculture

ALPHA-PINENE

  1. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
  2. Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems

P-CYMENE

  1. Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part C, Pharmacology, toxicology & endocrinology
  2. Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems

Pinocembrin

  1. Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
  2. International journal of molecular sciences

2,4-D

  1. Molecular plant-microbe interactions : MPMI

Al

  1. Microscopy research and technique

BETA-PINENE

  1. Xenobiotica; the fate of foreign compounds in biological systems

Eucalyptol

  1. Bone

Eucalyptole

  1. 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.

Activities reported in Eucalyptus
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

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
  2. Journal of the science of food and agriculture
  3. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antiseptic

  1. Journal of the science of food and agriculture
  2. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Antibacterial

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antifungal

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Antiinflammatory

  1. Vestnik otorinolaringologii

Cytotoxic

  1. Chemistry & biodiversity

Immunostimulant

  1. Reviews on recent clinical trials

Toxic

  1. 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) ★☆☆☆☆