Eucalyptus

26 species Myrtaceae

Morphological Summary

Enormous genus of the family Myrtaceae with more than 700 species, the botanical symbol of Australia and one of the most important arboreal genera in the world for its forestry, medicinal, and ornamental uses. Eucalypts are fast-growing trees adapted to a very wide range of climatic conditions: from the tropical zones of northern Australia to the alpine forests of the southeast. They dominate the Australian landscape and have been massively introduced into all regions of the world, mainly for their timber, essential oil (cineole), and phytoremediation capacity. Some species possess some of the most spectacular flowers in the plant world — pompom-like, petalless flowers whose beauty lies in their stamens.

Distribution Australia (almost exclusive; a few species in New Guinea and Pacific islands)

Conservation Most not threatened; some endemic species endangered by habitat loss

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Eucalyptus

Morphological Summary

Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson

Corymbia ficifolia (F.Muell.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson

Eucalyptus caesia Benth. subsp. magna I.D.Brooker & Hopper

Eucalyptus cinerea F.Muell. ex Benth.

Eucalyptus deglupta Blume

Eucalyptus erythrocorys F.Muell.

Eucalyptus globulus Labill.

Eucalyptus grandis W.Hill

Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura' Hook.f.

Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f.

Eucalyptus leucoxylon F.Muell.

Eucalyptus macrocarpa Hook.

Eucalyptus mannifera Mudie

Eucalyptus nicholii Maiden & Blakely

Eucalyptus pauciflora Sieber ex Spreng.

Eucalyptus pauciflora subsp. niphophila (Maiden & Blakely) L.A.S.Johnson

Eucalyptus phoenicea F.Muell.

Eucalyptus polyanthemos Schauer

Eucalyptus pulverulenta Sims

Eucalyptus rhodantha Blakely & Steedman

Eucalyptus robusta Sm.

Eucalyptus rubida Deane & Maiden

Eucalyptus scoparia Maiden

Eucalyptus sideroxylon Woolls

Eucalyptus torquata Luehm.

Eucalyptus viminalis Labill.