Summary: Eucalyptus grandis (Gum) is a plant in the Myrtaceae family. Verdica documents 0 traditional uses, 29 phytochemical compounds, and 10 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Eucalyptus grandis, commonly known as flooded gum or rose gum, is a tall tree about 50 m in height with a usually straight and cylindrical trunk and smooth powdery bark. The basal part of the bark is rough and fibrous or flaky. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and arranged alternately along the branches. The flowers are white and arranged in groups of seven to eleven flowerheads. Decoction of ground branch tips is taken for relief from constipation. The leaves yield essential oil which has larvicidal activity against mosquitos. The wood is moderately strong, moderately heavy and soft, moderately durable, and resistant to dry wood borers but susceptible to termites. It is ideal for fence posts, poles, boxes, boat building, flooring, plywood, and general construction among others. The tree is planted as windbreaks.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Moderate — consistent moisture during establishment |
| Soil | Well-drained, slightly acidic |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 8-11 |
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