Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
bridgesiana
ID:
955211

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 23: 164 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954549

Common Names

  • Bridges' Eucalyptus
  • Bridges' Gum
  • Bridges' Mallee

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Description

Eucalyptus bridgesiana (also called Bridges' 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 bridgesiana is used for its timber, which is used for furniture, flooring, and construction. Its leaves are also used for essential oils and medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus bridgesiana 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 bridgesiana is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It 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 semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Eucalyptus bridgesiana

Eucalyptus bridgesiana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South 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-72568: Based on the initial data import
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.