Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
houseana
ID:
955764

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Fitzg. ex Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 49: 318 (1915 publ. 1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955102

Common Names

  • Houseana Eucalyptus
  • Houseana Gum
  • Houseana Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus houseana (also called 'House's Gum', among many other common names) is a species of medium-sized to tall tree that is native to Australia. It is a hardy tree with a grey-green foliage and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodland, and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus houseana is used for firewood, timber production, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus houseana are white and appear in clusters of up to seven. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus houseana 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 houseana

Eucalyptus houseana is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-73107: Based on the initial data import
William Vincent Fitzgerald (1867-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Fitzg.' in the authors string.
Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.