Eucalyptus tree

A commonly known species of eucalyptus plant. There are more than 50 species in the world, mainly in temper belt regions of Europe, the Americas and Asia. There are 40 kinds in China.

leaves or small trees. Some species have a chest diameter of more than 1 meter. Bark fibers are developed, and the surface of plants often has star fluff. Single-leaf mutual birth, egg-shaped or wide-ovoid, tip-tip, base heart-shaped or cut-off, often asymmetrical, leaf edge has jagged, rarely close to the whole edge, leaf handle length. Usually a cluster umbrella flower sequence, the lower part of the flower sequence handle is combined with a band of slivers. Flowers are small, usually of both sexes, flower buds, petals are usually 5 numbers, male majority, separation or joint generation of 5 bunches, sometimes petal-like degenerative males. Sub-room upper position, room 5, per room embryo beads 2. Kernels or berries, spherical or oval. Sub-leaf palm, 5 to 7 cracks. Flowering period 6 to July, fruit period 9 to November.

north and south of China, there are more than 20 kinds south of the Yangtze River basin, eucalyptus trees slightly shaded or happy light. It is suitable for deep, fertile and moist soil. Valleys and hillsides can grow. Deep roots. The growth rate is medium and the germination is strong.wood edge yellow-white, heart-brown, texture dense, not cracking, easy to process, for furniture, architecture, engraving, plywood, pencil rods and other materials; Bark fibers can be used as hemp ropes or bags. Eucalyptus trees are also excellent honey source plants; Flowers can be used in medicine. Seeds have a high oil content (purple 23% and 18%) and can be used to make soap and hardened oil. Leaves can be used as feed. The tree is beautiful, the flowers are fragrant, the resistance to harmful gases is strong, can be used as a landscaping tree species.