Black Ironbox

Description

Eucalyptus raveretiana, commonly known as the Black ironbox, is a eucalypt that is native to Queensland.The tree typically grows to a height of 25 metres (82 ft). The bark is rough, slightly furrowed, hard and dark grey on the trunk and the largest branches. Most higher branches are smooth, white, grey or pale blue. The 1889 book 'The Useful Native Plants of Australia’ records that common names included "Grey Gum" "Iron Gum" "Thozet's Box" and that "From cuts in the stem an acidulous, almost colourless liquid exudes in considerable quantity, in which respect this species resembles E. Gunnii (Mueller).