Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 335 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925566
Common Names
- Pedimontana Bloodwood
- Pedimontana Ironbark
- Pedimontana Gum
Description
Corymbia pedimontana (also called Pedimontana 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 pedimontana is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade. The timber is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Corymbia pedimontana flowers are white, cream or yellow and have five petals. The seed is a woody capsule and the seedlings have opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corymbia pedimontana is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best achieved from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining mix.
Where to Find Corymbia pedimontana
Corymbia pedimontana can be found in Western 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,