Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
clelandii
ID:
955327

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden) Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Crit. Rev. Eucalyptus ii. 189 (1912).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954665

Common Names

  • Cleland's Eucalyptus
  • Cleland's Gum
  • Cleland's Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus clelandii (also called Silver Peppermint, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate in shape, and its bark is smooth and white-grey in color.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus clelandii 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 flowers of Eucalyptus clelandii are white and have a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus clelandii is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Australia. 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 shoots and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and will tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Eucalyptus clelandii

Eucalyptus clelandii is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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,

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