However, you might find people using various translations or descriptions for the plant, such as:
* Igi Òòrùn (literally "sun tree") - This refers to its origin from a foreign land (the sun rising in the west, where it originated).
* Igi Òògbò (literally "foreign tree") - This simply indicates its non-native status.
* Igi Àbẹ́rẹ́ (literally "tree of the white") - This refers to the white bark of some eucalyptus species.
Ultimately, the most appropriate Yoruba name for eucalyptus would depend on the context and the specific species being discussed.