Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
erythrandra
ID:
955545

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely & H.Steedman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 63: 65 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954883

Common Names

  • Red-stemmed Mallee
  • Red-stemmed Marlock
  • Red-stemmed Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus erythrandra (also called Red-flowered 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 erythrandra 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 erythrandra 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 erythrandra 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 erythrandra

Eucalyptus erythrandra 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-72896: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.
Henry Steedman (1866-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Steedman' in the authors string.