Neelagiri / Forest Red Gum
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Also known as Yukali
- Habit
- Tree
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka & more
- Flowering
- October-September (Western Ghats)
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Eucalyptus tereticornis
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Habit
- Tree
- Habitat
- Planted
- Habitat type
- Cultivated
- Native to
- Australia, New Guinea
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, Delhi, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh
- Flowering & fruiting
- October-September (Western Ghats)
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Myrtaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Myrtaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Telugu
- Neelagiri
About Neelagiri
Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) 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. It is native to Australia, New Guinea. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-September (Western Ghats).
Myrtaceae
Myrtle/Eucalyptus family
Neelagiri belongs to the Myrtaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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