Eucalyptus oleosa

Ben Marzoug H.N, M. Romdhane, A. Lebrihi et af, 2011. Eucalyptus oleosa essential oils Chemical composition and antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of the oils from different plant parts (stems, leaves, owers and fruits), 16(2) 1695-1709. 

Among the oxygenated sesquiterpenes (Fig. 96.12), the oxidation product from p-caryophyllene, caryophyllene oxide, is widespread in plants. Also spathulenol is a widespread sesquiterpene alcohol. For example, it occurs in German chamomile and together with y-eudesmol as major oil component in Eucalyptus oleosa [36]. Daucol and carotol are aroma components found in the fruit oils from carrots (Daucus carotd) [27]. 

This eucalypt, one of the Mallees, is chiefly found in Kangaroo Island, South Australia. It is a comparatively small plant, seldom reaching more than 12 to 15 ft. in height. It is known locally as the narrow-leaved eucalyptus . The plant was originally looked uponi as a variety of Eucalyptus oleosa, but it is now understood to be a separate species. The oil came into commerce some few years ago under the name of oleosa, but is quite different from the oil which was orimnally known under the same name. The oil is very rich in cineol and has the following characters —... 

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