Eucalyptus denticulata (Eucalyptus denticulata)
Description
Eucalyptus denticulata is a large fast growing forest tree.The base of the tree is somewhat flanged or slightly buttressed.Bark often sheds in long ribbons.Above the hanging bark at the base of the tree,the trunk is smooth and cylindrical;grey,white or creamish yellow. The juvenile leaves are arranged oppositely on the stem;heart shaped,or almost round to broad lanceolate.They are a dull green colour.The adult leaves are lanceolate or narrow lanceolate;15 to 30 centimetres (5.9 to 11.8 in) long,1.5 to 3 centimetres (0.59 to 1.18 in) wide,not opposite on the stem.The same glossy colour green above as below.Leaf edges are irregularly toothed and have marginal glands. The flowers form in groups of seven.The gumnut is 5 to 8 millimetres (0.20 to 0.31 in) long,and 5 to 7 millimetres (0.20 to 0.28 in) in diameter.The valves are long enough to reach or extend out of the rim of the gumnut.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Myrtales
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Family: Myrtaceae
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Genus: Eucalyptus
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