Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
926180

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 339 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925515

Common Names

  • Corymbia Ferruginea
  • Ferruginous Bloodwood
  • Ferruginous Corymbia

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Description

Corymbia ferruginea (also called Rusty 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 ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Corymbia ferruginea sub. ferruginea
Corymbia ferruginea sub. stypophylla K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Corymbia ferruginea is small, white and tubular in shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Corymbia ferruginea is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m (49 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn. They should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Corymbia ferruginea

Corymbia ferruginea is native to Australia and can be found in wet sclerophyll forests.

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-48024: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' 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.