Melaleuca bracteata
Melaleuca bracteata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (113 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Scientifically known as Melaleuca bracteata, is a resilient shrub native to Australia, celebrated for its medicinal potential. Belonging to the Myrtaceae family, this plant contains essential oils with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It serves as a valuable botanical resource in traditional healing and modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Australasia
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
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Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Melaleuca bracteataDistribution
This plant, known scientifically as Melaleuca bracteata, is native to the diverse landscapes of Australia. Its geographical range is quite extensive, stretching across several distinct regions of the continent. It can be found growing in the eastern states of New South Wales and Queensland. Additionally, the species inhabits much of the central and western portions of the country, including the Northern Territory and Western Australia. Finally, its distribution extends further south into the state of South Australia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Northern Territory | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
| Australia | South Australia | WCVP |
| Australia | Western Australia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melaleuca bracteata has 8 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE, CINNAMIC ACID, Cinnamyl cinnamate, EO, Methyl eugenol.
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ALPHA-PHELLANDRENE | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| CINNAMIC ACID | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cinnamyl cinnamate | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methyl eugenol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamaldehyde | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cinnamyl alcohol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eugenol | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Melaleuca bracteata has 105 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Acaricide, Adrenergic, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic, Allergenic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Adrenergic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anesthetic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AntiTNF | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiaggregant | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiarachidonate | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |