Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
arachnaea
ID:
955099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8: 68 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954437

Common Names

  • Arachnaea Eucalyptus
  • Arachnaea Ironbark
  • Arachnaea Stringybark

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Description

Eucalyptus arachnaea (also called Spider Gum, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in wetter areas, such as along rivers, creeks, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus arachnaea is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other products. It is also used as a food flavoring and for medicinal purposes. The leaves can be used to make tea and the bark can be used to make a dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus arachnaea sub. arachnaea
Eucalyptus arachnaea sub. arrecta Brooker & Hopper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus arachnaea is white and bell-shaped, with a yellowish center. The seed is small and brown, and the seedling is a small, oval-shaped plant with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus arachnaea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy branches and planted in a moist potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they are established.

Where to Find Eucalyptus arachnaea

Eucalyptus arachnaea is native to 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-72463: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.