Eucalyptus: meaning, definitions and examples
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eucalyptus
[ juห.kษหlษชp.tษs ]
plant type
Eucalyptus refers to a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs, native to Australia and surrounding areas. Known for their aromatic leaves, eucalyptus trees are often recognized for their distinctive bark and are commonly associated with koalas, who feed on the leaves. Eucalypti are utilized for ornamental purposes, timber, and essential oils, which have various medicinal properties. The fast growth rate of some species has also made them popular for reforestation and landscaping.
Synonyms
blue gum, gum tree, stringybark.
Examples of usage
- The eucalyptus tree is commonly found in Australia.
- Eucalyptus oil is widely used in aromatherapy.
- The koala's diet mainly consists of eucalyptus leaves.
Translations
Translations of the word "eucalyptus" in other languages:
๐ต๐น eucalipto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฏเฅเคเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเฅเคเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Eukalyptus
๐ฎ๐ฉ eukaliptus
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะฒะบะฐะปัะฟั
๐ต๐ฑ eukaliptus
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใผใซใช
๐ซ๐ท eucalyptus
๐ช๐ธ eucalipto
๐น๐ท okaliptรผs
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์นผ๋ฆฝํฌ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃููุงููุจุชูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ eukalyptus
๐ธ๐ฐ eukalyptus
๐จ๐ณ ๆกๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ evkalipt
๐ฎ๐ธ eukalyptus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตะฒะบะฐะปะธะฟั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแแแแขแฃแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ efkalipt
๐ฒ๐ฝ eucalipto
Etymology
The word 'eucalyptus' comes from the Greek words 'eu' meaning 'well' and 'kalyptos' meaning 'covered' or 'hidden', referring to the unique flower buds of the plant that are covered until they bloom. The genus Eucalyptus was first described by botanist Joseph Banks in 1770. Initially, these trees were largely distributed across Australia, but as European settlers explored and recognized their potential, they began to spread across the globe in the 18th and 19th centuries. Eucalyptus species were found to be well-suited for various climates and were used for timber, oil extraction, and as ornamental plants in gardens, leading to their global cultivation.