Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
eremicola
ID:
955538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boomsma

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
S. Austral. Naturalist 50: 28 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954876

Common Names

  • Eremicola Mallee
  • Eremicola Marlock
  • Eremicola Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus eremicola (also called Desert 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 eremicola is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus eremicola sub. eremicola
Eucalyptus eremicola sub. peeneri (Blakely) D.Nicolle

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus eremicola 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 eremicola can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eucalyptus eremicola

Eucalyptus eremicola 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,

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