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Eucalyptus deglupta Blume , Mus. Bot. 1: 83 1850. (Syn: Eucalyptus binacag (Elmer) Elmer; Eucalyptus multiflora Rich. ex A.Gray [Illegitimate]; Eucalyptus naudiniana F.Muell.; Eucalyptus sarassa Blume; Eucalyptus schlechteri Diels; Eucalyptus versicolor Blume; Eugenia binacag Elmer);
i m looking for some information on the name ‘Eucalyptus deglupta’. what is the origin or the meaning of the word ‘deglupta’ . i mean like Eucalyptus ‘eu’=well
+ ‘calyptos’=covered, refers to the protective operculum or cap like structure in the bud stage of the tree. what is the meaning/origin/etymology of the word deglupta?
From the Latin degluptere, to peel or peeling skin, referring to the way the bark peels from the trunk
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