Eucalyptus robusta

Swamp mahogany
Remnant E. robusta tree, Haberfield, NSW
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species:
E. robusta
Binomial name
Eucalyptus robusta
Synonyms[2]
  • Eucalyptus multiflora Poir.
  • Eucalyptus multiflora var. bivalva Blakely orth. var.
  • Eucalyptus multiflora var. bivalvis Blakely
  • Eucalyptus multiflora Poir. var. multiflora
  • Eucalyptus robusta var. bivalva Blakely orth. var.
  • Eucalyptus robusta var. bivalvis (Blakely) Blakely
  • Eucalyptus robusta Sm. var. robusta

Eucalyptus robusta, commonly known as swamp mahogany or swamp messmate, is a tree native to eastern Australia. Growing in swampy or waterlogged soils, it is up to 30 m (100 ft) high with thick spongy reddish-brown bark and dark green broad leaves, which help form a dense canopy. The white to cream flowers appear in autumn and winter. The leaves are commonly eaten by insects and are a food item for the koala. It is an important autumn-winter flowering species in eastern Australia and has been planted extensively in many countries around the world. Its timber is used for firewood and in general construction.

  1. ^ Fensham, R.; Laffineur, B.; Collingwood, T. (2019). "Eucalyptus robusta". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T61915765A61915774. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-3.RLTS.T61915765A61915774.en. Retrieved 24 May 2021.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Eucalyptus robusta". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 15 December 2019.