eucalyptuseucalyptus
genusgenusAromatic trees and shrubs native to Australia, characterized by their distinctive peeling bark and silvery-blue foliage that releases a refreshing fragrance when crushed. These fast-growing plants produce unique flower buds with caps that pop off to reveal fluffy blooms.
Etymology
The name comes from Greek 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'kalyptos' meaning 'covered,' referring to the protective cap that covers the flower bud before it blooms.
Interesting fact!
The oil-rich leaves are not just aromatic - they produce compounds that suppress the growth of other plants nearby, creating a natural zone of dominance around each tree.
All species of Eucalyptus
eucalyptusCinerea
Silver dollar gum, Argyle apple, Mealy stringybark.
eucalyptusGlobulus
Blue gum, Southern blue gum, Fever tree.
eucalyptusPulverulenta
Silver-leaved mountain gum, Powdered gum, Baby blue.
eucalyptusPolyanthemos
Silver dollar gum, Red box, Silver dollar tree.
eucalyptusCitriodora
Lemon-scented gum, Spotted gum, Lemon eucalyptus.
eucalyptusGunnii
Cider gum, Cedar gum, Tasmanian cider gum.
eucalyptusParvifolia
Small-leaved gum, Dwarf eucalyptus, Baby blue eucalyptus.
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