Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
leptopoda
ID:
955898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 238 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955236

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Leptopoda
  • Leptopoda Eucalyptus
  • Leptopoda Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptus leptopoda (also called Long-fruited Ironbark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized to tall tree, growing up to 30 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. It grows in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus leptopoda is an ornamental tree, often used in landscaping. It is also used for timber, firewood, and as a windbreak. The leaves of this species are used to make tea, and the bark is used to make a dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus leptopoda sub. leptopoda
Eucalyptus leptopoda sub. arctata L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus leptopoda sub. subluta L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus leptopoda sub. elevata L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus leptopoda is a white or cream-colored cup-shaped bloom. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus leptopoda is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 metres. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in open forests and woodlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Eucalyptus leptopoda

Eucalyptus leptopoda is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

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-73237: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.