Description
Eucalyptus alipes (also called 'Winged Eucalyptus', among many other common names) is a large tree species native to Australia. It grows up to 30 m tall, with a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 15 cm long, and covered with white hairs. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, and the fruits are small, round, and red.
Uses & Benefits
Eucalyptus alipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eucalyptus alipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucalyptus alipes can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When planting seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of branches in spring or early summer and root them in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.