Rainbow Gum (species: Eucalyptus deglupta) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Eucalyptus deglupta
Rainbow Gum


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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Species Eucalyptus deglupta

Distinguishing features

The unique multi-hued bark is the most distinctive feature of the tree. Patches of outer bark are shed annually at different times, showing a bright green inner bark. This then darkens and matures to give blue, purple, orange and then maroon tones. (Wikipedia)

Size

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Kamarere (Eucalyptus deglupta)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is the only Eucalyptus species found naturally in the Northern Hemisphere. Its natural distribution spans New Britain, New Guinea, Ceram, Sulawesi and Mindanao. (Wikipedia)

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