Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
chartaboma
ID:
955305

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Nicolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 324 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954643

Common Names

  • Chartaboma Eucalyptus
  • Chartaboma Gum
  • Chartaboma Ironbark

Searching for Eucalyptus chartaboma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eucalyptus chartaboma (also called Charta Gum, 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 chartaboma is used as an ornamental tree, for its fragrant foliage, and for its timber. It is also used as a windbreak and as an erosion control plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus chartaboma is a white or cream-colored, bell-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, woody capsule with a pointed end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Eucalyptus chartaboma? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus chartaboma is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 m in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist.

Where to Find Eucalyptus chartaboma

Eucalyptus chartaboma is native to Australia and is found in open forests and woodlands, often in sandy soils.

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-72664: Based on the initial data import
Dean Nicolle (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Nicolle' in the authors string.