Eucalyptus camaldulensis, commonly known as the river red gum, [3] is a flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae, and is endemic to Australia.

Most species of Eucalyptus are trees, often mallees, and a few are shrubs. Along with several other genera in the tribe Eucalypteae, including Corymbia and Angophora, they are commonly known as eucalypts or "gum trees". Plants in the genus Eucalyptus have bark that is either smooth, fibrous, hard, or stringy and leaves that have oil glands.

Eucalyptus camaldulensis is a common and widespread tree along watercourses over much of mainland Australia. It is frequently a dominant component of riparian communities, and is an iconic and important species of the Murray-Darling catchment, both ecologically and economically.

2025年1月28日 · eucalyptus, (genus Eucalyptus), large genus of more than 660 species of shrubs and tall trees of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to Australia, Tasmania, and nearby islands. In Australia the eucalypti are commonly known as gum trees or stringybark trees.

An unusual form of E.camaldulensis occurs at Greenough on the Western Australian coast near Geraldton. The typical growth of this group of trees is for the trunk to grow more or less straight up for about two metres followed by a right-angled bend.

2019年10月15日 · Eucalyptus camaldulensis has the widest geographical range of any eucalypt and is extensively planted outside its native Australia.

2023年11月24日 · The River Red Gum tree, scientifically known as Eucalyptus camaldulensis, stands as an iconic symbol of Australia’s diverse landscapes. With its majestic stature and distinctive, smooth bark that peels away in strips to reveal a striking reddish hue, this eucalyptus species is a true testament to the beauty of the continent’s natural flora.

2023年12月18日 · Commonly known as gum trees, eucalypts are undoubtedly some of our most iconic Australian trees and shrubs. The Eucalyptus genus consists of almost 900 different species, most of which are native to Australia and are the primary food of koalas.

2018年5月18日 · Eucalyptus trees constitute over 75% of the tree population of Australia. The eucalyptus tree is also known in Australia as the blue gum tree or malee. Other names for eucalyptus include Australian fever tree and stringy bark tree.

Gum trees (eucalypts) are the essence of the Australian flora. Their range extends from sub-alpine areas to wet coastal forests, temperate woodlands and the arid inland. In fact, the only major environment where eucalypts are absent is probably rainforest.