Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cultrifolia
ID:
955415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Naudin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Descr. Emploi Eucalypt. : 64 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954753

Common Names

  • Cultrifolia Eucalyptus
  • Cultrifolia Gum
  • Cultrifolia Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus cultrifolia (also called 'Knife-leaved Ironbark' and 'Knife-leaved Gum', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a grey-brown bark with a rough texture and grows to a height of up to 20 meters. It is found in open forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus cultrifolia is used for its fragrant oils, which are used in perfumes, soaps, and other products. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory ailments. The leaves are used as a tea and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus cultrifolia is a white or cream-colored, urn-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedling has a single, straight stem with a rounded, bluish-green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus cultrifolia is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eucalyptus cultrifolia

Eucalyptus cultrifolia can be found in Australia.

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,