Eucalyptus viridis
| Eucalyptus viridis | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. viridis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus viridis | |
The green mallee (Eucalyptus viridis) is a small native tree of Australia. It naturally occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia.[1]
Uses
Its leaves are harvested for cineole based eucalyptus oil.[2] In New South Wales, E. viridis is important for honey production.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Growing Native Plants: Eucalyptus viridis". Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ↑ Boland, D.J., Brophy, J.J., and A.P.N. House, Eucalyptus Leaf Oils, 1991, ISBN 0-909605-69-6
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