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Organism (ORGA)
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last updated: 15 Aug 2024
Organism information
Eucalyptus grandis
Kingdom Viridiplantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Subfamily Myrtoideae
Genus Eucalyptus
Species Eucalyptus grandis
  • Rose gum
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  • Flooded gum
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  • Grand eucalyptus
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  • EUCGR
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Trees
Characteristics related to biosafety
Eucalyptus grandis is native to Australia. 
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Climate: Humid (sub)tropical
Altitude: 0 to 2,700 m
Temperature: -1 to 40℃
Mean annual rainfall: 100 to 1,800 mm
Soil type: Requires deep, free-draining soil. Does best on fertile loam or clay-loam soils, but also performs well on lighter sandy soils (if sufficiently deep).
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The tree can be found in tropical areas, such as Africa, Americas, Asia and Oceania.
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  • Timber
  • Other (Paper pulp)
Additional Information
Eucalyptus grandis is used for timber and paper pulp production. The wood can be used to produce charcoal. Wood mulch and bark particles can be used as a fuel. Eucalyptus trees are also grown for their essential oils.

In agroforestry plantations, clones are used and more commonly used a hybrid with Eucalyptus urophylla. In apiculture, the tree blossoms regularly but usually provides only small honey surpluses. The main nectar value is as a supporting species.
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Organism Cross-compatible species 1