Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
litorea
ID:
955931

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 7: 10 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955269

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Litorea
  • Litorea Eucalyptus
  • Litorea Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptus litorea (also called Smooth-barked 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 litorea 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 flower of Eucalyptus litorea is a small white or cream-colored flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, round, green seedling with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus litorea is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Eucalyptus litorea

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

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-73274: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.