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Red Mahogany

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Eucalyptus resinifera

Plant Number: 16

Common Name: Red Mahogany

Scientific NameEucalyptus resinifera 

​Derivation of name

Eucalyptus  Greek - derived from eu “well” and kalyptos "covered”

resinifera - Latin - resina (resin) fera (bearing), (however this is an anomaly since it was incorrectly applied to a species of angophora)

Description  

  • Tree to 35 m
  • Stringy, red bark
  • Woody fruits to 8 mm
  • Leaves to 25 mm dark green above, paler below
  • Longevity in excess of 100 years

Human uses

 Leaf concoction was used as a drink and the inner bark rubbed into syphilitic sores

Acknowledgment: Mangroves to Mountains, Australian Medicinal Plants, The Royal Botanic Gardens

Photo Credit: Janis Cossill

 







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Last reviewed 04 May 2021
Last updated 04 May 2021