Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
distuberosa
ID:
913282

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Nicolle

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 19: 85 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912617

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Distuberosa
  • Mountain Gum
  • White Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus distuberosa (also called the Rough-barked Mallee, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to southwestern Australia and is found in shrublands and woodlands. It is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. Its bark is rough and grey in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus distuberosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus distuberosa sub. distuberosa
Eucalyptus distuberosa sub. aerata D.Nicolle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus distuberosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus distuberosa is a species of eucalyptus native to Australia. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, sand, and perlite. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Eucalyptus distuberosa

Eucalyptus distuberosa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-457538: Based on the initial data import
Dean Nicolle (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Nicolle' in the authors string.