Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
abbreviata
ID:
926060

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blakely & Jacobs) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 344 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925395

Common Names

  • Corymbia abbreviata
  • Short-leaved Bloodwood
  • Abbreviated Bloodwood

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Description

Corymbia abbreviata (also called Short-leaved Bloodwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 25 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodland and forest. It has lance-shaped leaves, and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Corymbia abbreviata is an ornamental shrub that is used in gardens and parks. It has a dense foliage and produces white flowers in the springtime. It is also used as a windbreak or a privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Corymbia abbreviata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corymbia abbreviata is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is hardy and can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Corymbia abbreviata

Corymbia abbreviata can be found in Australia.

Species in the Corymbia genus

Corymbia serendipita, Corymbia abbreviata, Corymbia abergiana, Corymbia aparrerinja, Corymbia arafurica, Corymbia arenaria, Corymbia arnhemensis, Corymbia aspera, Corymbia aureola, Corymbia bella, Corymbia blakei, Corymbia bleeseri, Corymbia bloxsomei, Corymbia brachycarpa, Corymbia bunites, Corymbia cadophora, Corymbia calophylla, Corymbia candida, Corymbia chartacea, Corymbia chillagoensis, Corymbia chippendalei, Corymbia citriodora, Corymbia clandestina, Corymbia clarksoniana, Corymbia clavigera, Corymbia cliftoniana, Corymbia collina, Corymbia confertiflora, Corymbia dallachiana, Corymbia dendromerinx, Corymbia deserticola, Corymbia dichromophloia, Corymbia disjuncta, Corymbia dunlopiana, Corymbia ellipsoidea, Corymbia eremaea, Corymbia erythrophloia, Corymbia eximia, Corymbia ferriticola, Corymbia ferruginea, Corymbia ficifolia, Corymbia flavescens, Corymbia foelscheana, Corymbia gilbertensis, Corymbia grandifolia, Corymbia greeniana, Corymbia gummifera, Corymbia haematoxylon, Corymbia hamersleyana, Corymbia hendersonii,

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47960: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.
Maxwell Ralph Jacobs (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacobs' in the authors string.