Eucalyptus
Leaves and seeds |
Lemon scented gum a Specie of Corymbia.
Common name
- Lemmon Eucalyptus
- Sufyda
- Eucalyptus
Botanical Name
Corymbia citriodora
Scientific classification
Genus: Corymbia - Corymbia
Family: Myrtaceae - Myrtle
Order:
Myrtales - Myrtle order, Myrtles, evening primroses, and allies
Class:
Magnoliopsida - Dicotyledons, Dicots, Eudicots
Phylum:
Tracheophyta - Vascular plants, Seed plants, Ferns, Tracheophytes
Information..
Lemon-scented gum (Corymbia citriodora) is a very tall species of tree native to northern and eastern Australia. The essential oil produced from the plant is enjoyed for its scent and is also incorporated into insect repellants. King's Park in Perth, Australia features perhaps the most famous stand of lemon-scented gum trees.
Difficulty Rating:
Growing Lemon-scented gum is easy as long as you can give them what they need. They are sensitive to certain types of pests and diseases.
Cuase cooling effects.
Used for dry skin treatment.
Garden Use:
Lemon-scented gum is a popular container plant or garden tree prized for its broad, lemon-scented leaves. As a potted plant, it is used as a fragrant decoration, often mixed in with other container plants. It's often used in winter gardens due to its late blooming time. Plant periwinkle, lavender, and St. John's Wort for a splash of color.
Stem with branches |
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