Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
insularis
ID:
955803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 1: 308 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955141

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Insularis
  • Island Ironbark
  • Island Stringybark

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Description

Eucalyptus insularis (also called Island Mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a single trunk and a dense, spreading crown. Its bark is smooth and grey-brown in color. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus insularis is used for timber, fuel, and essential oils. It is also used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus insularis sub. continentalis D.Nicolle & Brooker
Eucalyptus insularis sub. insularis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus insularis is a small white or cream-coloured cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus insularis is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 20 m in height. It is a hardy species, tolerant of a wide range of soils, and is suitable for cultivation in a range of climates. It is propagated from seed, and can be grown from cuttings. It is a fast-growing species, and can be harvested for timber in as little as 10 years.

Where to Find Eucalyptus insularis

Eucalyptus insularis can be found in Australia, particularly 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-73144: Based on the initial data import
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.