Eucalyptus spp. (code: EUCA0000)

eucalyptus

• Family: Myrtaceae
• Morphology: Smallest seedlings often with sessile, opposite leaves. Older seedlings with alternate, petiolate leaves.
• Morphotype notes: This is a general, lumping morphotype for eucalypts, which are very diverse (even where planted as exotics) and show great morphological variation as seedlings age. In East Africa, E. globulus and E. saligna appear to be commonly planted.