Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
magnificata
ID:
955975

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 72 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955313

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Magnificata
  • Magnificent Eucalyptus
  • Magnificent Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus magnificata (also called Magnificent Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown and smooth bark. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus magnificata is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental tree. Its wood is used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus magnificata 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 magnificata 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 magnificata

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

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-73322: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.