How will you pronounce eucalyptus?
What does eucalyptus mean?
The name eucalyptus comes from the Greek words ‘eu’ (beautiful) and ‘kalyptos’ (hat), because the stamens and pistils together resemble a hat.
What is eucalyptus oil good for?
Eucalyptus oil is available as an essential oil that is used as a medicine to treat a variety of common diseases and conditions including nasal congestion, asthma, and as a tick repellant. Diluted eucalyptus oil may also be applied to the skin as a remedy for health problems such as arthritis and skin ulcers.
What does eucalyptus mean in Greek?
Eucalyptus L’Heritier 1789 is a diverse genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae. The generic name is derived from the Greek words ευ “well” and καλυπτος “covered”, referring to the operculum on the calyx that initially conceals the flower.