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by ALOK DHAKAL | 06-05-2020 19:10
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Eucalyptus trees Eucalyptus is a genus of over seven hundred species of flowering trees, shrubs in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, they are native to Australia, Tasmania, and islands nearby. Economically, eucalyptus trees establish one of the most valued groups within the order Myrtales. They are known as gum trees or stringybark in Australia. They have bark that is either smooth, fibrous, hard or stringy, leaves with oil glands, and sepals and petals that are fused to form a "cap" or operculum over the stamens. The fruit is a woody capsule commonly referred to as a "gumnut". Eucalyptus plantations are lucrative. Portugal has a greater proportion of whose surface is covered by these trees than any other country. Eucalyptus are accused of a different range of sins: -depleting groundwater: Its root system absorbs a lot of water from soil. Thus, the plant dehydrates the surroundings. -raising fires, -boosting erosion, -vitiating watersheds, -preventing native flora with voracious roots These are major difficulties with eucalyptus for which it is not a favorite planting. It damages the soil wherever planted by drawing away available soil nutrients fast and by adding nil substantial in return. The plant is unfriendly to avian fauna. Nest building is not potential at smooth branch bases. Also, the tree is neither good for roosting nor as evening shelter. It is therefore not worthy from environmental point of view. Thus Eucalyptus is recommended for planting in poor soils with deficient moisture situations where anything else is hard to be raised. Their leaf has a volatile aromatic oil known as eucalyptus oil. Its chief use is medical, and it constitutes an active ingredient in expectorants and inhalants. Eucalyptus wood is extensively used in Australia as fuel, and the timber is commonly used in buildings and fencing. References: 1. https://www.britannica.com/plant/Eucalyptus (Image Source) 2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eucalyptus 3. https://homeguides.sfgate.com/eucalyptus-tree-information-38193.html 4. https://theconversation.com/global/topics/eucalyptus-trees-81059 |
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9 Comments
Hello Alok,
I hope you are fine and doing well,
I really enjoyed reading your report,
You are doing a great job.. Best wishes...
Thank you for sharing,
Regards,
Paras
Posted 20-07-2021 14:42
Hello, Its me Bal krishna from Nepal
I hope you are doing well.
thanks for this amazing content.
I hope to learn more from you
keep inspiring fellow ambassadors and members.
green cheers
stay safe
Posted 13-05-2020 18:36
Hello Alok,
Every thing has pros and cons. Likely, eucalyptus tree has some demerits along with lots of worth.
Thanks for the report.
Keep writing.
Green regards,
Asmita
Posted 09-05-2020 15:35
Greetings alok
I hope you are doing well.
Yes there's man contradictory things about eucalyptus tree. However it's benefits should not be underestimated. Though it has disadvantages, nature must have made a way for it.
Thank you so much for this report.
Green cheers
Regards
Asmita Gaire
Posted 08-05-2020 15:06
Hello alok,
Hope you are fine
Thanks much for letting us know about eucalyptus tree
I found it really informative
Warm regards,
Biddhya
Posted 07-05-2020 02:03
Welcome @Meena
Posted 07-05-2020 00:03
Welcome @Sonika
Posted 07-05-2020 00:03
Hello Alok!!
I hope you are fine and doing great.
I really like the way you do to make us aware how is eucalyptus bad for the environment.
Keep writing and shining.
Hope to know more from you.
Warm regards,
Meena
GREEN CHEERS
Posted 06-05-2020 22:05
Hello Alok!
I hope you are doing great with your works!
I didnt know about negative impact of Eucalyptus tree on environmnet before.
Thanks for shring!
Hope to know more from you!
GREEN CHEERS!
Regards,
Sonika!
Posted 06-05-2020 22:05