Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
balladoniensis
ID:
955136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 2: 103 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954474

Common Names

  • Balladonia Gum
  • Balladonia Eucalyptus
  • Balladonia Gum Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus balladoniensis (also called Winged Mallee, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape, and its bark is smooth and grey-brown in color.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus balladoniensis is often used for its ornamental value, as it is a beautiful, fast-growing tree. It is also used for its timber, as it is a hardwood, and for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus balladoniensis sub. balladoniensis
Eucalyptus balladoniensis sub. sedens L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus balladoniensis is a white, cream or yellowish-white color. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, slender, upright tree with a single stem and a rounded crown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus balladoniensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a medium of perlite and vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus balladoniensis

Eucalyptus balladoniensis is native to Western Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

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-72498: Based on the initial data import
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.