Scientific name Eucalyptus oleosa Rank Species | Genus Eucalyptus Higher classification Gum trees | |
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Similar Gum trees, Eucalyptus dumosa, Eucalyptus gracilis, Eucalyptus socialis, Eucalyptus cneorifolia | ||
Eucalyptus oleosa, commonly known as the red mallee, glossy-leaved red mallee or the acorn mallee, is a native tree of Australia. The leaves were once harvested for the production of cineole based eucalyptus oil. Eucalyptus cneorifolia is now the predominant strain used in production due to a higher oil content in new growth.
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