Species
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Etymology
Eucalyptus: From the Greek eu 'good or well' and calypha 'covered', alluding to the calyx which covers the flower like a lid.
tereticornis: From the Latin teres 'rounded' and cornu 'horn' or 'spur' meaning terete-shaped spur. Terete is the opposite to angular and is used in contradistinction when speaking of long bodies, such as stems or leaves.
Common Name(s)
forest red gum
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1957
Origin
E. Australia
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010