Myrtaceae · Eucalyptus

Lemon-Scented Gum

Eucalyptus citriodora

Tree
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Delhi, Maharashtra
Flowering
May-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Eucalyptus citriodora
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Planted
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
Australia
Distribution
Planted
Found in India
Delhi, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
May-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Myrtaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Lemon-Scented Gum

Lemon-Scented Gum (Eucalyptus citriodora) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family (Myrtle/Eucalyptus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/solitary flower clusters, berry/capsule fruit. It is typically found in planted. Native to Australia, it is distributed across Planted. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-June.

Illustration representing the Myrtaceae family
Botanical family

Myrtaceae

Myrtle/Eucalyptus family

Lemon-Scented Gum belongs to the Myrtaceae family.

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