Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cneorifolia
ID:
955331

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1828

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 220 (1828)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954669

Common Names

  • Cneorifolia Eucalyptus
  • Cneorifolia Gum
  • Cneorifolia Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus cneorifolia (also called White 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 cneorifolia is used for its timber, as a windbreak and for its essential oils. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus cneorifolia is a creamy-white color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, brown capsule with a woody texture. The seedlings are small, with thin, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus cneorifolia is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–20 m (33–66 ft). It is usually found in dry sclerophyll forest on shallow, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown on a well-drained, sandy mix at a temperature of 18–22 °C (64–72 °F). Germination usually takes place within 2–3 weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus cneorifolia

Eucalyptus cneorifolia 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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