Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cameronii
ID:
955270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely & McKie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 180 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954608

Common Names

  • Cameron's Eucalyptus
  • Cameron Eucalyptus
  • Cameron Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus cameronii (also called Cameron's Box, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 30 meters tall. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its bark is rough and fibrous and its leaves are lanceolate and grey-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus cameronii is used for its timber, as an ornamental tree, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus cameronii has white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus cameronii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in a well-draining seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and rooted in a well-draining rooting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus cameronii

Eucalyptus cameronii is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

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-72627: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
Ernest Norman McKie (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McKie' in the authors string.