Eucalyptus vernicosa (Eucalyptus vernicosa)
Description
Eucalyptus vernicosa is described as a small shrub or mallee tree, 0.5 to 4m high. It has smooth bark, usually grey or grey brown, with pith and bark glands present. Juvenile and adult leaves have a similar form. Leaves are often sessile, or with only a short petiole, typically opposite, however the uppermost can be occasionally alternate. They have an elliptical to oblong shape, with a rounded apex and base, 1-5 cm long and 1-2.5 cm broad, leathery and green, but very glossy with a somewhat toothed margin and lateral veins that usually diverge at angles of more than 60 degrees. Flowers occur at axillary buds and are sessile or subsessile. They are either solitary or in groups of 3. Buds are 7-8mm long, greenish brown, and finely wrinkled. The operculum is shorter than the receptacle and is conical shaped with a pointed apex.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Myrtales
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Family: Myrtaceae
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Genus: Eucalyptus
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