| Origins | Along the east coast of Australia. |
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| Meanings of names | The species epithet of the plant, “robusta”, means strong and sturdy, describing its thick branches and leaves. It has a tall stature, with an outlook similar to the West Indies Mahogany (Swietenia mahagoni (L.) Jacq.). Furthermore, it grows in swamps, giving it the English name "Swamp Mahogany". |
| Ecology | The leaves of the Swamp Mahogany are a food source for koalas Phascolarctos cinereus (Goldfuss, 1817). Koalas also consume the leaves of other eucalyptus, such as River Red Gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh.) and Forest Grey Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis Sm.). The Swamp Mahogany is also a nectar source for insects and birds, and can be used for beekeeping. The native habitat of the Swamp Mahogany consists of marsh plains, estuaries and lagoons. It grows in high viscosity or barren sandy soil, can adapt to coastal conditions. It grows rapidly with sufficient water. However, the species has high water demand and intolerant to drought, and does not grow well with insufficient water supply. |
| Applications | The wood of the Swamp Mahogany is red with distorted wood grain. It is resistant to corrosion, but difficult to be processed, can be used as a building material. As a folk medicine, the leaves can expel pathogenic wind and relief pain. |
