Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
erectifolia
ID:
955536

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 351 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954874

Common Names

  • Erect Mallee
  • Erect Marlock
  • Erect Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus erectifolia (also called Erect-leaved Ironbark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized to tall tree with a single trunk and a spreading crown. It is native to eastern Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands, and on hillsides. It has a smooth, grey-brown bark that is shed in ribbons, and the leaves are a glossy green with a silver underside.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus erectifolia is used for timber, firewood, essential oils, and as a windbreak. It is also used in landscaping and as a source of food for bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus erectifolia is a white or cream-colored cup-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, upright tree with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus erectifolia is a medium-sized evergreen tree, typically reaching heights of up to 15m. It is widely cultivated for its timber, which is used for a variety of applications, including construction, furniture making, and firewood. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Germination typically takes between two and four weeks. Once the seedlings have developed their first true leaves, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Eucalyptus erectifolia

Eucalyptus erectifolia can be found in Australia, in the state of New South Wales.

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-72887: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.