Status:
valid
Authors:
Hopper & McQuoid
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 22: 188 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912615
Common Names
- Eucalyptus Brandiana
- Mountain Gum
- White Gum
Description
Eucalyptus brandiana (also called the Brand's Mallee, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to southwestern Australia and is found in shrublands and woodlands. It is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. Its bark is smooth and grey in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Eucalyptus brandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eucalyptus brandiana has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucalyptus brandiana is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Australia. It is a tree growing to a height of 15 m. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium.
Where to Find Eucalyptus brandiana
Eucalyptus brandiana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of 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
N.K. McQuoid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McQuoid' in the authors string.