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Species of flowering plant in the myrtle family

Eucalyptus globulus, commonly known as the Tasmanian blue gum, is a species of evergreen tree native to southeastern Australia. It is one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia, grown in temperate regions worldwide.

Description[edit]

File:Large Eucalyptus Globulus.JPG

A large Eucalyptus globulus tree

Eucalyptus globulus is a tall, evergreen tree that can grow up to 70 meters in height. The bark is smooth, shedding in long strips. The leaves are glossy, dark green, and lance-shaped. Juvenile leaves are opposite, sessile, and glaucous, while adult leaves are alternate and petiolate.

Subspecies[edit]

There are four recognized subspecies of Eucalyptus globulus:

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. maidenii
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. pseudoglobulus

File:Eucalyptus globulus subsp. maidenii.jpg

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. maidenii

Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata[edit]

File:Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata buds.jpg

Buds of Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata

This subspecies is characterized by its distinctive buds and fruit. The buds are usually in groups of three, and the fruit is hemispherical.

File:Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata fruit.jpg

Fruit of Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata

Distribution and Habitat[edit]

Eucalyptus globulus is native to southeastern Australia, including Tasmania and southern Victoria. It thrives in a variety of habitats, from coastal regions to mountainous areas.

Cultivation and Uses[edit]

Eucalyptus globulus is widely cultivated for its timber and as an ornamental tree. It is also grown for its essential oil, which is used in aromatherapy and as a natural insect repellent.

Ecological Impact[edit]

In some regions, Eucalyptus globulus is considered an invasive species, as it can outcompete native vegetation and alter local ecosystems.

Gallery[edit]

Eucalyptus globulus in Patra, Greece

Eucalyptus globulus in Patra, Greece
Close-up of Eucalyptus globulus leaves

Close-up of Eucalyptus globulus leaves
Eucalyptus globulus in a forest setting

Eucalyptus globulus in a forest setting

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Eucalyptus globulus''', commonly known as the [[Tasmanian blue gum]], is a species of tall, evergreen tree endemic to southeastern Australia. It has rough, fibrous bark on the trunk and branches, usually smooth greyish bark, glossy green, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and hemispherical fruit.
+{{short description|Species of flowering plant in the myrtle family}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Eucalyptus globulus
+| image = Starr_050818-4121_Eucalyptus_globulus.jpg
+| image_caption = Eucalyptus globulus in its natural habitat
+| genus = Eucalyptus
+| species = E. globulus
+| authority = Labill.
+}}
-== Taxonomy ==
+'''Eucalyptus globulus''', commonly known as the [[Tasmanian blue gum]], is a species of [[evergreen]] tree native to southeastern [[Australia]]. It is one of the most widely cultivated trees native to Australia, grown in temperate regions worldwide.
-The species was first formally described by the French botanist [[Jacques Labillardière]] in his 1800 work, ''Relation du Voyage à la Recherche de la Pérouse''. The specific epithet (''globulus'') is derived from the Latin ''globulus'', a little button or small sphere, referring to the shape of the operculum.
-== Description ==
+==Description==
-'''Eucalyptus globulus''' is a tree that typically grows to a height of 45 m (148 ft) but can reach 90 m (300 ft). Young plants and coppice regrowth have sessile leaves arranged in opposite pairs, lance-shaped to egg-shaped, up to 150 mm (5.9 in) long and 70 mm (2.8 in) wide. Adult leaves are arranged alternately, the same glossy green on both sides, lance-shaped to curved, 150–300 mm (5.9–11.8 in) long and 17–30 mm (0.67–1.18 in) wide on a petiole 15–35 mm (0.59–1.38 in) long.
+[[File:Large_Eucalyptus_Globulus.JPG|thumb|left|A large Eucalyptus globulus tree]]
+Eucalyptus globulus is a tall, evergreen tree that can grow up to 70 meters in height. The bark is smooth, shedding in long strips. The leaves are glossy, dark green, and lance-shaped. Juvenile leaves are opposite, sessile, and glaucous, while adult leaves are alternate and petiolate.
-== Distribution and habitat ==
+==Subspecies==
-'''Eucalyptus globulus''' is native to the state of [[Tasmania]], Australia. It is found on subalpine areas where it is dominant in wet forests and rainforests on fertile soils in cool humid climates.
+There are four recognized subspecies of Eucalyptus globulus:
-== Uses ==
+* '''Eucalyptus globulus subsp. globulus'''
-The tree's leaves are steam distilled to extract [[Eucalyptus oil]]. E. globulus is the primary source of global eucalyptus oil production, with China being the largest commercial producer. The oil has therapeutic, perfumery, flavoring, antimicrobial and biopesticide properties.
+* '''Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata'''
+* '''Eucalyptus globulus subsp. maidenii'''
+* '''Eucalyptus globulus subsp. pseudoglobulus'''
-== Conservation ==
+[[File:Eucalyptus_globulus_subsp._maidenii.jpg|thumb|right|Eucalyptus globulus subsp. maidenii]]
-The species is considered to be of least concern according to the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] (IUCN).
-== See also ==
+===Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata===
-* [[List of Eucalyptus species]]
+[[File:Eucalyptus_globulus_subsp._bicostata_buds.jpg|thumb|left|Buds of Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata]]
+This subspecies is characterized by its distinctive buds and fruit. The buds are usually in groups of three, and the fruit is hemispherical.
+[[File:Eucalyptus_globulus_subsp._bicostata_fruit.jpg|thumb|right|Fruit of Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata]]
+==Distribution and Habitat==
+Eucalyptus globulus is native to southeastern Australia, including [[Tasmania]] and southern [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]]. It thrives in a variety of habitats, from coastal regions to mountainous areas.
+==Cultivation and Uses==
+Eucalyptus globulus is widely cultivated for its timber and as an ornamental tree. It is also grown for its essential oil, which is used in [[aromatherapy]] and as a natural insect repellent.
+==Ecological Impact==
+In some regions, Eucalyptus globulus is considered an [[invasive species]], as it can outcompete native vegetation and alter local ecosystems.
+==Gallery==
+<gallery>
+File:EucalyptusGlobulusPatra.jpg|Eucalyptus globulus in Patra, Greece
+File:Starr_050125-3236_Eucalyptus_globulus.jpg|Close-up of Eucalyptus globulus leaves
+File:Starr_051123-5467_Eucalyptus_globulus.jpg|Eucalyptus globulus in a forest setting
+</gallery>
+==Related pages==
+* [[Eucalyptus]]
+* [[Myrtaceae]]
+* [[Invasive species]]
+[[Category:Eucalyptus|globulus]]
+[[Category:Flora of Australia]]
 [[Category:Trees of Australia]]
-[[Category:Eucalyptus]]
-[[Category:Flora of Tasmania]]
-{{Australia-stub}}
-{{tree-stub}}