Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
acies
ID:
955010

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 1: 245 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954348

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus acies
  • Acies Eucalyptus
  • Acies Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptus acies (also called Eucalyptus acies, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. It is found growing in wet montane forests at altitudes of 1000-2500 meters. It has an erect, branching stem with lanceolate leaves and white-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus acies 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 Eucalyptus acies 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

Eucalyptus acies can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Eucalyptus acies

Eucalyptus acies can be found in Australia.

Species in the Eucalyptus genus

Eucalyptus arborella, Eucalyptus broviniensis, Eucalyptus calyerup, Eucalyptus castrensis, Eucalyptus cernua, Eucalyptus diminuta, Eucalyptus incerata, Eucalyptus mcquoidii, Eucalyptus mimica, Eucalyptus missilis, Eucalyptus purpurata, Eucalyptus rugulata, Eucalyptus sporadica, Eucalyptus thamnoides, Eucalyptus utilis, Eucalyptus vesiculosa, Eucalyptus filiformis, Eucalyptus hawkeri, Eucalyptus litoralis, Eucalyptus pyrenea, Eucalyptus quaerenda, Eucalyptus relicta, Eucalyptus virginea, Eucalyptus walshii, Eucalyptus elegans, Eucalyptus erosa, Eucalyptus longissima, Eucalyptus alipes, Eucalyptus megasepala, Eucalyptus orthostemon, Eucalyptus platydisca, Eucalyptus proxima, Eucalyptus arenicola, Eucalyptus falciformis, Eucalyptus rhomboidea, Eucalyptus nebulosa, Eucalyptus baiophylla, Eucalyptus retusa, Eucalyptus sinuosa, Eucalyptus arcana, Eucalyptus brandiana, Eucalyptus distuberosa, Eucalyptus frenchiana, Eucalyptus sweedmaniana, Eucalyptus vittata, Eucalyptus ornans, Eucalyptus forresterae, Eucalyptus abdita, Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acaciiformis,

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-72378: Based on the initial data import
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.