Forest red gum
Eucalyptus tereticornis
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A tall tree. It grows 50 m tall. The leaves are narrow and alternate. They are oval and curved. They are 8-24 cm long by 1-4 cm wide. The tip is pointed. The flowers are creamy-white and in bundles of 5-12.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Asia, Australia, East Africa, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea (country/location of origin), SE Asia, Zambia, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
A sweet manna-like substance forms on the leaves.
Edible parts
Manna, lerp, nectar