Tree Species of the Eucalyptus Genus

Pictures of Eucalyptus Trees
Whitebox (Eucalyptus albens)
Applebox Tree (Eucalyptus bridgesiana)

The Eucalyptus Genus (Mallee, Gum Trees) are found all over the world, with most species being native to Australia. They are commonly called "Gum Trees", because they can extrude a copious sap from wounds in the bark. Many Eucalyptus trees are also referred to as Mallee trees, because they are multi-stemmed from the ground, and are usually less than 30ft / 10m in height which describes the Mallee growth habit. Some Mallee trees are really low growing and are mistakenly referred to as shrubs.

Other Common Names for Eucalyptus; Ironbark, Muzzlewood, Peppermint gum, Stringybark, Marlock, Mountain ash, Mahogany, Yate, Woolybutt, Box, Mallet, Mallee, Blue Gum, Blackbutt, Messmate, Mottlecah, Coolabah, Wandoo and Wattle.

Facts about the Eucalyptus Genus of Trees

• Genus Latin Scientific Name = Eucalyptus
• Genus Latin Name Pronunciation: "yoo-kuh-LIP-tus"
• Genus Latin Name Meaning: From the Greek ευ (eu) = "well or good", and καλυπτος (kaluptos) = "covered". Referring to the Bud cap (Operculum) that protects the trees flower, that is "well covered". This cap falls off before flowering.
• Genus Common Names = Eucalyptus, Gum Trees, Mallee, Box
• Number of Taxa in the Eucalyptus Genus = 765. List of Hybrids

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