Red Bloodwood
Corymbia gummifera

Family: Myrtaceae

What it is like

A medium to tall tree. It grows 10-25 m high. It spreads 8-15 m wide. The branches are often crooked. The bark is brown and cracked into squares. The leaves are light green. The flowers are cream.

There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate regions but can grow in the subtropics. It needs well drained soil. It can grow in dry soils and in full sun or light shade. It can grow in coastal locations.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), India, Kenya, Tanzania

How it is used for food

The nectar is sucked from the flowers. It can also be mixed with water to make a drink.

Edible parts

Flowers - nectar, manna

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Eucalyptus corymbosa Sm.; Eucalyptus gummifera (Gaertn.) Hochr.; Eucalyptus gummifera var. intermedia Domin; Metrosideros gummifera Gaertn.;