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Eucalyptus alba
| Family Name: | Myrtaceae |
| Synonyms: | Eucalyptus alba var. australasica |
| Common Name: | White Gum, Poplar Gum, Salmon Gum, Timor White Gum, 白桉 |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Tree |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Timor, New Guinea, Tropical Australia |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Trunk | Trunk has greyish white bark which is smooth and ex-foliating. |
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| Foliage | Matured leaves lanceolate (10 – 13 cm long x 2 – 4 cm wide) and secondary veins are inconspicuous. |
| Flowers | Flowers are cream white and occur in clusters. |
| Fruit | Fruit is a semiglobose to bowl-shaped capsule (6 mm diameter). |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Timber & Products: Wood is harvested for timber for construction like boat building and furniture. Wood is also used for fuel. Others: Leaves also contained essential oil that can be extracted. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Suitable for Roadsides |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Tree - Open Canopy) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 1591 |
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| Species ID | 2884 |
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