Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
biterranea
ID:
955175

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 505 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954513

Common Names

  • Biterrana Eucalyptus
  • Biterrana Ironbark
  • Biterrana Stringybark

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Description

Eucalyptus biterranea (also called Bitter-leaved Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to the east coast of Australia. It grows up to 25 metres tall and has rough, stringy bark with a grey-brown colour. The leaves are lanceolate and have a bitter taste. It prefers well-drained soils in open forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus biterranea is used as an ornamental tree, for its essential oils, and as a timber tree. Its essential oils can be used in aromatherapy, and its timber is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus biterranea is a white or cream-colored cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single, thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus biterranea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eucalyptus biterranea

Eucalyptus biterranea is native to Western Australia and can be found in sandy soils in heathlands and woodlands.

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-72533: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.