Eucalyptus polyanthemos
Australian Beech, Bastard Box
Other regional names: Bastard Box Tree +5 more
- Bastard Box Tree
- Brown Box
- Grey Box
- Red Box
- Red Box Tree
- Redbox
Also known as: Eucalyptus polyanthema Schauer
- Eucalyptus polyanthema Schauer
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Eucalyptus polyanthemos (commonly known as Australian-Beech or Bastard-Box) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Originating in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Eucalyptus, which contains over 800 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Victoria
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, China South-Central, China Southeast, Kenya, Tanzania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms