Melaleuca styphelioides
Melaleuca styphelioides, commonly known as the narrow-leaved paperbark, is a resilient Australian shrub prized for its medicinal properties. Native to diverse ecosystems, its aromatic leaves and bark contain essential oils with potent antimicrobial and antiseptic qualities, traditionally used in indigenous practices to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues.
- Scientific name: Melaleuca styphelioides
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Native range: Australasia
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and order Myrtales, it falls into the family Myrtaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Melaleuca.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Myrtales | WCVP |
| Family | Myrtaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Melaleuca | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Melaleuca styphelioides, is referred to by various common names depending on the linguistic context. In Persian, it is identified as پاپربارک خاردار بزرگ, while in Chinese, it is known by the names 尖叶白千层 and 刺叶白千层.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fa | پاپربارک خاردار بزرگ | Wikidata |
| zh | 尖叶白千层 | Wikidata |
| zh | 刺叶白千层 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is native to the Australian continent. Its natural range is primarily concentrated within the eastern regions of the country. Specifically, it can be found growing in the state of New South Wales. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout Queensland. These two states represent the primary geographical locations for this medicinal plant.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | New South Wales | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Melaleuca styphelioides has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ellagitannins, pedunculagin, pentagalloyl glucose, tellimagrandin I, tellimagrandin II.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ellagitannins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pedunculagin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pentagalloyl glucose | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tellimagrandin I | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| tellimagrandin II | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |