Corymbia blakei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 437 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925406
Common Names
- Blake's Corymbia
- Blake's Bloodwood
- Blake's Eucalyptus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Corymbia blakei (also called Blake's Bloodwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in the wetter parts of the eastern coast, from southern Queensland to Victoria. It prefers open forest and woodland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Corymbia blakei 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 blakei has white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Corymbia blakei is an evergreen tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is native to Australia and is hardy to USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil.
Where to Find Corymbia blakei
Corymbia blakei is native to Australia and can be found in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.
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-47970: Based on the initial data import
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.