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Eucalyptus

Also known as Eucalyptus hybrid

Eucalyptus () is a genus of more than 700 species of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae. Most species of Eucalyptus are trees, often mallees, and a few are shrubs. Along with several other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, including Corymbia and Angophora, they are commonly known as eucalypts or "gum trees". Species of Eucalyptus have bark that is either smooth, fibrous, hard, or stringy and leaves that have oil glands. The sepals and petals are fused to form a "cap" or operculum over the stamens, hence the name from Greek eû 'well' and kaluptós 'covered'.

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Eucalyptus is a large genus of more than 700 species of flowering plants, mostly trees, that are native to Australia and recognizable by their smooth or fibrous bark and oil-filled leaves. The name comes from their distinctive feature: a cap-like structure formed by fused sepals and petals that covers the flower's stamens until the flower opens.

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Species

Tasmanian blue gum

Eucalyptus

GENUS

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderMyrtales
FamilyMyrtaceae

Native toBismarck Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Guinea, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, South Australia, Sulawesi, Tasmania, Victoria

Observations20,297

Observations recorded1,896,609

General: In New Guinea, Eucalyptus is the dominant species in some Use: Eucalyptus species. Common Name: eucalyptus

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Research

7,207 papers

Eucalyptus.Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) · 2006Chen ZZ, Ho CK, Ahn IS et al.DOI: 10.1385/1-59745-131-2:125
Efficacy and Safety of Eucalyptus for Relieving Cough: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Journal of integrative and complementary medicine · 2022Her L, Kanjanasilp J, Chaiyakunapruk N et al.DOI: 10.1089/jicm.2021.0226
Characterization of glyphosate-tolerant genetically modified eucalyptus.GM crops & food · 2024Mota Porto AC, Wisniewski Gonsalves JM, Vieira PA et al.DOI: 10.1080/21645698.2024.2429200
Eucalyptus contact allergy.Contact dermatitis · 2014Gyldenløve M, Menné T, Thyssen JPDOI: 10.1111/cod.12268
Teratosphaeria stem canker of Eucalyptus: two pathogens, one devastating disease.ReviewMolecular plant pathology · 2019Aylward J, Roets F, Dreyer LL et al.DOI: 10.1111/mpp.12758
Botanical, Phytochemical, and Anticancer Properties of the Eucalyptus Species.ReviewChemistry & biodiversity · 2015Vuong QV, Chalmers AC, Jyoti Bhuyan D et al.DOI: 10.1002/cbdv.201400327
Eucalyptus applied genomics: from gene sequences to breeding tools.ReviewThe New phytologist · 2008Grattapaglia D, Kirst MDOI: 10.1111/j.1469-8137.2008.02503.x
Definition of reproductive structures in Eucalyptus for phenological data collection.ReviewInternational journal of biometeorology · 2025Giraldo Escobar CH, Keatley MR, Kasel S et al.DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02820-4

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Commons category: Eucalyptus
taxon name: Eucalyptus
GRIN URL: npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomygenus.aspx?id=4477
Commons gallery: Eucalyptus
taxon common name: eucaliptus

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Article

41 sections

Contents

Description
Size and habit
Bark
Leaves
Flowers and fruits
Taxonomy
History
Species and hybrids
Related genera
Distribution
Fossil record
Tall timber
Frost intolerance
Animal relationships
Diseases on plants
Adaptation to fire
Fire hazard
<span id="Unexpected branch drops"></span>Falling branches
Cultivation and uses
Pulpwood
''Eucalyptus'' oil
Musical instruments
Dyes
Prospecting
''Eucalyptus'' as plantation species
North America
South America
Africa
Europe
Portugal
Italy
Greece
Ireland
Asia
Pacific Islands
Non-native ''Eucalyptus'' and biodiversity
''Eucalyptus'' as an invasive species
Photo album
References
Further reading
External links

Most species of Eucalyptus are native to Australia, and every state and territory has representative species. A few species are native to islands north of Australia, and a smaller number are only found outside the continent. Eucalypts have been grown in plantations in many other countries because they are fast-growing, have valuable timber, or can be used for pulpwood, honey production, or essential oils. In some countries, however, they have been removed because of the danger of forest fires due to their high flammability.