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Eucalyptus saligna

Sm. (1797)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Eucalyptus

blue gum, flooded gum, saligna eucalyptus, Sydney blue gum

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Trees 30–55 m tall.

Stems: Bark white to bluish gray, smooth throughout, or rough and flaky from base of trunk up to 4 m.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Adult Alternate. Blades lanceolate, 9–17 cm long, 2–3 cm wide. Apex acuminate. Blades discolorous. Margins entire. Petioles 15–25 mm long. Stipules vestigial or absent.

Flowers: Flowers 7–11 in axillary, simple umbels, peduncles 4–18 mm long, pedicels 0–3 mm long. buds fusiform to subovoid, 5–7 mm long, 3–4 mm wide. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Calyx modified into an operculum; operculum conical. Stamens numerous, in several whorls; anthers dithecal. Ovary inferior; ovule placentation axile.

Fruit: Fruit cylindrical; campanulate; or subpyriform; 5–8 mm long; 4–7 mm wide; valves 3–4; exserted; out–curved. Seeds numerous.

Ploidy: 2n = 22

Habitat: Extensively planted on Kaua'i; O'ahu; Molokai; Maui; and Hawai'i; and regenerating from seed in these areas.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Only found in cultivation
Molokai Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind
Forestry

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Trans. Linn. Soc. London 3: 285 (1797)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:958 (K, O, Mo, M, H); Staples & Herbst 2005:420 (KEY), 422 (DESCR); Note: change to O?, no nat. spms., Apr 2025

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Eucalyptus saligna kalopa section, hamakua forest preserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN collector unknown Oahu BISH
2 Eucalyptus saligna kalopa section, hamakua forest preserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN collector unknown Oahu BISH
3 Eucalyptus saligna kalopa section, hamakua forest preserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN collector unknown Oahu BISH
4 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
5 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
6 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
7 Eucalyptus saligna makawao reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN inciong, h. daehler, r. collector number: 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
8 Eucalyptus saligna makawao reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN inciong, h. daehler, r. collector number: 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
9 Eucalyptus saligna makawao reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN inciong, h. daehler, r. collector number: 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
10 Eucalyptus saligna koke`e area Metrosideros-Dicranopteris Forest w/ Pritchardia perlmanii, Bidens forbesii, Broussaisia, Cyanea habenata, Diplopterygium, Touchardia, Cyanea fissa, Dubautia knudsenii, Dubautia laxa var. hirsuta, Psychotria mariniana, Lobelia kauaiensis, Sphenomeris chinensis, Freycinetia arborea, Urera glabra. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kauai BISH 12/2/2003
11 Eucalyptus saligna koke`e area Metrosideros-Dicranopteris Forest w/ Pritchardia perlmanii, Bidens forbesii, Broussaisia, Cyanea habenata, Diplopterygium, Touchardia, Cyanea fissa, Dubautia knudsenii, Dubautia laxa var. hirsuta, Psychotria mariniana, Lobelia kauaiensis, Sphenomeris chinensis, Freycinetia arborea, Urera glabra. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kauai BISH 12/2/2003
12 Eucalyptus saligna koke`e area Metrosideros-Dicranopteris Forest w/ Pritchardia perlmanii, Bidens forbesii, Broussaisia, Cyanea habenata, Diplopterygium, Touchardia, Cyanea fissa, Dubautia knudsenii, Dubautia laxa var. hirsuta, Psychotria mariniana, Lobelia kauaiensis, Sphenomeris chinensis, Freycinetia arborea, Urera glabra. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Kauai BISH 12/2/2003
13 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
14 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
15 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
16 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau; experimental mixed species stand HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
17 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau; experimental mixed species stand HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
18 Eucalyptus saligna Hakalau; experimental mixed species stand HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 10/21/2002
19 Eucalyptus saligna Koloa, HI 96756, USA Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 Lanai HAPI 1/9/1997
20 Eucalyptus saligna Koloa, HI 96756, USA Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 Lanai HAPI 1/9/1997
21 Eucalyptus saligna Koloa, HI 96756, USA Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 Lanai HAPI 1/9/1997
22 Eucalyptus saligna kalaupapa national historical park; waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hughes, g.d. collector number: 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
23 Eucalyptus saligna kalaupapa national historical park; waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hughes, g.d. collector number: 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
24 Eucalyptus saligna kalaupapa national historical park; waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hughes, g.d. collector number: 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
25 Eucalyptus saligna Tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J. F. 7017 Oahu US 3/23/1905
26 Eucalyptus saligna Tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J. F. 7017 Oahu US 3/23/1905
27 Eucalyptus saligna Tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rock, J. F. 7017 Oahu US 3/23/1905
28 Eucalyptus saligna Kalaupapa National Historical Park; Waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hughes, G.D. 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
29 Eucalyptus saligna Kalaupapa National Historical Park; Waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hughes, G.D. 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
30 Eucalyptus saligna Kalaupapa National Historical Park; Waikolu; upper western edge of valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hughes, G.D. 466 Molokai BISH 11/22/2004
31 Eucalyptus saligna kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN russ, g.w. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 8/8/1928
32 Eucalyptus saligna kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN russ, g.w. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 8/8/1928
33 Eucalyptus saligna kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN russ, g.w. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 8/8/1928
34 Eucalyptus saligna Luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Hobdy, R. 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
35 Eucalyptus saligna Luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Hobdy, R. 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
36 Eucalyptus saligna Luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W. L.; Herbst, D. R.; Hobdy, R. 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
37 Eucalyptus saligna luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & r. hobdy 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
38 Eucalyptus saligna luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & r. hobdy 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
39 Eucalyptus saligna luamakika PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, d. r. herbst & r. hobdy 5773 Kahoolawe US 2/24/1988
40 Eucalyptus saligna makawao forest reserve, waikamoi flume rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. r. annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
41 Eucalyptus saligna makawao forest reserve, waikamoi flume rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. r. annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
42 Eucalyptus saligna makawao forest reserve, waikamoi flume rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. r. annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
43 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Forest Reserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
44 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Forest Reserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
45 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Forest Reserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN C. R. Annable 3232 NY 1/9/1997
46 Eucalyptus saligna E. Maui, Kamaole, Kula Forest Reserve. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H50706 Maui PTBG 5/3/2007
47 Eucalyptus saligna E. Maui, Kamaole, Kula Forest Reserve. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H50706 Maui PTBG 5/3/2007
48 Eucalyptus saligna E. Maui, Kamaole, Kula Forest Reserve. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H50706 Maui PTBG 5/3/2007
49 Eucalyptus saligna e part of hawaii, hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 mi nw of hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN e. l. little jr. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
50 Eucalyptus saligna e part of hawaii, hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 mi nw of hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN e. l. little jr. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
51 Eucalyptus saligna e part of hawaii, hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 mi nw of hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN e. l. little jr. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
52 Eucalyptus saligna hale pohaku, mauna kea, hamakua district PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cuddihy, l.w. collector number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
53 Eucalyptus saligna hale pohaku, mauna kea, hamakua district PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cuddihy, l.w. collector number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
54 Eucalyptus saligna hale pohaku, mauna kea, hamakua district PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cuddihy, l.w. collector number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
55 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. Collector Number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
56 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. Collector Number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
57 Eucalyptus saligna Hale Pohaku, Mauna Kea, Hamakua District PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. Collector Number: 896 Hawaii BISH 10/6/1981
58 Eucalyptus saligna Parker Ranch, below Waikiii Plantation; good form. Big grove 1/2 way Waikii Rd. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ewart III, G.R. 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
59 Eucalyptus saligna Parker Ranch, below Waikiii Plantation; good form. Big grove 1/2 way Waikii Rd. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ewart III, G.R. 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
60 Eucalyptus saligna Parker Ranch, below Waikiii Plantation; good form. Big grove 1/2 way Waikii Rd. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Ewart III, G.R. 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
61 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Inciong, H. 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
62 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Inciong, H. 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
63 Eucalyptus saligna Makawao Reserve PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Inciong, H. 1 Maui BISH 4/28/1960
64 Eucalyptus saligna Honolulu; Nuuanu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Oahu BISH 12/1/1929
65 Eucalyptus saligna Honolulu; Nuuanu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Oahu BISH 12/1/1929
66 Eucalyptus saligna Honolulu; Nuuanu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Oahu BISH 12/1/1929
67 Eucalyptus saligna Kualapuu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 113 Molokai BISH 6/28/1927
68 Eucalyptus saligna Kualapuu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 113 Molokai BISH 6/28/1927
69 Eucalyptus saligna Kualapuu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 113 Molokai BISH 6/28/1927
70 Eucalyptus saligna Eastern Hawaii; Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 miles NW of Hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E.L. 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
71 Eucalyptus saligna Eastern Hawaii; Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 miles NW of Hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E.L. 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
72 Eucalyptus saligna Eastern Hawaii; Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 miles NW of Hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E.L. 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
73 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Makawao Forest Rserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Annable, C.R. Hobdy, R. Collector Number: 3232 Maui BISH 1/9/1997
74 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Makawao Forest Rserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Annable, C.R. Hobdy, R. Collector Number: 3232 Maui BISH 1/9/1997
75 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Makawao Forest Rserve, Waikamoi Flume Rd Koa-Ohia mesic forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Annable, C.R. Hobdy, R. Collector Number: 3232 Maui BISH 1/9/1997
76 Eucalyptus saligna parker ranch, below waikiii Cibotium glaucum and Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ewart iii, g.r. collector number: 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
77 Eucalyptus saligna parker ranch, below waikiii Cibotium glaucum and Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ewart iii, g.r. collector number: 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
78 Eucalyptus saligna parker ranch, below waikiii Cibotium glaucum and Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ewart iii, g.r. collector number: 157 Hawaii BISH 1/12/1932
79 Eucalyptus saligna east maui, makawao forest rserve, waikamoi flume rd PRESERVED_SPECIMEN annable, c.r. hobdy, r. collector number: 3232 Oahu BISH 1/9/1997
80 Eucalyptus saligna east maui, makawao forest rserve, waikamoi flume rd PRESERVED_SPECIMEN annable, c.r. hobdy, r. collector number: 3232 Oahu BISH 1/9/1997
81 Eucalyptus saligna east maui, makawao forest rserve, waikamoi flume rd PRESERVED_SPECIMEN annable, c.r. hobdy, r. collector number: 3232 Oahu BISH 1/9/1997
82 Eucalyptus saligna E part of Hawaii, Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 mi NW of Hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E. L. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
83 Eucalyptus saligna E part of Hawaii, Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 mi NW of Hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E. L. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
84 Eucalyptus saligna E part of Hawaii, Hamakua Forest Preserve, Honokaia Section, 30 mi NW of Hilo PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E. L. 31070 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
85 Eucalyptus saligna tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN j. f. rock 7017 Kauai US 8/8/1909
86 Eucalyptus saligna tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN j. f. rock 7017 Kauai US 8/8/1909
87 Eucalyptus saligna tantalus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN j. f. rock 7017 Kauai US 8/8/1909
88 Eucalyptus saligna Kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Hawaii BISH 4/11/1905
89 Eucalyptus saligna Kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Hawaii BISH 4/11/1905
90 Eucalyptus saligna Kapapala PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Hawaii BISH 4/11/1905
91 Eucalyptus saligna eastern hawaii; hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 miles nw of hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN little jr., e.l. collector number: 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
92 Eucalyptus saligna eastern hawaii; hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 miles nw of hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN little jr., e.l. collector number: 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
93 Eucalyptus saligna eastern hawaii; hamakua forest preserve, honokaia section, 30 miles nw of hilo In Plantation, introduced. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN little jr., e.l. collector number: 31070 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
94 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Kamaole, Kula FR Spreading in and around Forestry plantings. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H50706 Maui BISH 5/3/2007
95 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Kamaole, Kula FR Spreading in and around Forestry plantings. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H50706 Maui BISH 5/3/2007
96 Eucalyptus saligna East Maui, Kamaole, Kula FR Spreading in and around Forestry plantings. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H50706 Maui BISH 5/3/2007
97 Eucalyptus saligna kualapuu In mostly alien veg w/ few natives. W/ Syzygium cumini, Casuarina, Pandanus, Schinus & Wikstroemia. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 113 Oahu BISH 6/28/1927
98 Eucalyptus saligna kualapuu In mostly alien veg w/ few natives. W/ Syzygium cumini, Casuarina, Pandanus, Schinus & Wikstroemia. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 113 Oahu BISH 6/28/1927
99 Eucalyptus saligna kualapuu In mostly alien veg w/ few natives. W/ Syzygium cumini, Casuarina, Pandanus, Schinus & Wikstroemia. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 113 Oahu BISH 6/28/1927
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