Swamp Mahogany
Eucalyptus robusta
Common name:
Swamp Mahogany
Scientific name:
Eucalyptus robusta
Height:
Grows up to 20-25 meters tall.
Bark:
Rough brown bark sheds in patches in summer and autumn.
Leaves:
Young leaves are bluish-green, maturing to shiny dark-green.
Flowers:
Clusters of fragrant, white flowers bloom from late autumn to early spring.
Fruit:
The tree produces woody, hemispherical capsules containing small seeds.
First Nations Uses:
Infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of malarial fever, colds, cough, influenza, asthma, sinusitis, and diabetes.
Geographical location:
It ranges from Rockhampton, Queensland, to Moruya, New South Wales, and is usually found on sandy and loam soils. Found in swamps and alongside estuaries, usually within a few kilometers of the ocean.
Conservation status:
It is listed as ‘Least Concern’ as per the Queensland Nature Conservation Act, however due to habitat loss from urbanization and land clearing, its population has declined around 25.7% over the past three generations.
Research by:
Henry
Interesting fact:
The Pink Bloodwood tree, native to Australia, is known for its tessellated bark and clusters of seven white fragrant flowers.
