Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
956025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Crit. Revis. Eucalyptus 6: 438 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955363

Common Names

  • Grey Box
  • Grey Ironbark
  • Grey Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus microcarpa (also called Small-fruited 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 microcarpa is used as a timber tree, for honey production, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used for soil stabilization, windbreaks, and as a shade tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus microcarpa is a white, cream or yellow-green color. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus microcarpa is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach a height of 15 m (49 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus microcarpa

Eucalyptus microcarpa 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,

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