| Latin Name : | Eucalyptus citriodora, since 1995, the Latin name has become: Corymbia citriodora |
| English Name : | Eucalyptus Lemon-scented Gum |
| French Name : | Eucalyptus citronné |
| Family : | Myrtaceae |
| Origin : | Madagascar, Brazil |
History and Origin
Eucalyptus (derived from the Greek words eu: well and caluptos: to cover) are native to Australia and Tasmania. They dominate the Australian forests at 95 % with more than six hundred species. Eucalyptus have a wide range of coping mechanisms and they grow fast. These qualities allow to be present in many different environments.