Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
coolabah
ID:
955365

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely & Jacobs

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 245 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954703

Common Names

  • Coolabah Eucalyptus
  • Coolabah Mallee
  • Coolabah Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus coolabah (also called Coolabah, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a dense crown and smooth bark. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. It grows up to 10-20 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus coolabah is used for its timber, as a windbreak and for its essential oils. It is also used in landscaping and horticulture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus coolabah sub. coolabah

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus coolabah 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 coolabah 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 coolabah

Eucalyptus coolabah 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-72719: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
Maxwell Ralph Jacobs (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacobs' in the authors string.