Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
papuana
ID:
954997

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.T.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 32: 139 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954335

Common Names

  • Eucalyptopsis papuana
  • Papuan Eucalyptus
  • Papuan Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptopsis papuana (also called Papuan Eucalyptopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia and New Guinea. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is typically found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptopsis papuana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, inflammation, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptopsis papuana is a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptopsis papuana is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Eucalyptopsis papuana

Eucalyptopsis papuana can be found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.

Species in the Eucalyptopsis genus

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-72365: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.