Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of trees (and a few shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora of Australia. There are more than seven hundred species of Eucalyptus, mostly native to Australia, with a very small number found in adjacent parts of New Guinea and Indonesia and one as far north as the Philippines islands. Species of Eucalyptus are cultivated throughout the tropics and subtropics including the Americas, England, Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East, China and the Indian Subcontinent.

Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus is a diverse genus of trees (and a few shrubs), the members of which dominate the tree flora…

The common name of eucalyptus corynocalyx is sugar gum. The tree grows to one hundred twenty feet tall. The flowers bloom June to November.

Eucalyptus Corynocalyx

The common name of eucalyptus corynocalyx is sugar gum. The tree grows to one hundred twenty feet tall.…

The common name of eucalyptus diversicolor is karri. The leaves are dark green with diverging veins. The flowers bloom February to May.

Eucalyptus Diversicolor

The common name of eucalyptus diversicolor is karri. The leaves are dark green with diverging veins.…

Eucalyptus ficifolia is known as crimson flowered eucalyptus. The flowers are large, red, and grow in large clusters. The leaves oval, firm, and thick.

Eucalyptus Ficifolia

Eucalyptus ficifolia is known as crimson flowered eucalyptus. The flowers are large, red, and grow in…

The common name of eucalyptus globulus is blue gum. Illustrated is a spray of mature foliage and two leaves of sucker foliage.

Eucalyptus Globulus

The common name of eucalyptus globulus is blue gum. Illustrated is a spray of mature foliage and two…

The common name of eucalyptus globulus is blue gum. Illustrated are shoots on a young plant. The leaves are thick and six to twelve inches long. The leaves on young shoots are opposite and broad.

Eucalyptus Globulus

The common name of eucalyptus globulus is blue gum. Illustrated are shoots on a young plant. The leaves…

Illustrated are parts of eucalyptus globulus. It shows the stamens and the structure of the bud. (4) is a section of a bud.

Eucalyptus Globulus

Illustrated are parts of eucalyptus globulus. It shows the stamens and the structure of the bud. (4)…

Eucalyptus globulus is also known as blue gum tree. This tree can grow to be over three hundred feet tall. The leaves have been said to cure fever. The oil from the leaves is also said to be an antiseptic.

Habit of a Young Tree of Eucalyptus Globulus

Eucalyptus globulus is also known as blue gum tree. This tree can grow to be over three hundred feet…

The common name of eucalyptus leucoxylon is white ironbark. The flowers of the tree are white, and very rarely pink. The flowers bloom  from November to April.

Eucalyptus Leucoxylon

The common name of eucalyptus leucoxylon is white ironbark. The flowers of the tree are white, and very…

The common name of eucalyptus rostrata is red gum. The tree blooms from April to July. The tree is able to endure the intense heat of the desert.

Eucalyptus Rostrata

The common name of eucalyptus rostrata is red gum. The tree blooms from April to July. The tree is able…

Illustrated is an <I>Eucalyptus rostrata</I> tree that had been planted for eleven years. The tree was eighty six feet tall. This tree was in California.

Eucalyptus Rostrata

Illustrated is an Eucalyptus rostrata tree that had been planted for eleven years. The tree was eighty…

Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated include (1) lecythis, (2) rhizophora, (3) combretum, (4) jambosa, (5) eucalyptus, and (6) melastoma.

Orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae

Pictured are the orders of Lecythidaceae, Rhizophoraceae, Combretaceae, Myrtaceae, and Melastomaceae.…