Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
nigra
ID:
956087

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 25: 689 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955425

Common Names

  • Blackbutt Eucalyptus
  • Blackbutt Gum
  • Blackbutt Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus nigra (also called Black Mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is native to the south-west of Western Australia, and is found in open woodlands and mallee shrublands. It has a smooth, grey to brown bark, and its leaves are a glossy green, lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus nigra is used for its wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and paper production. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization. The leaves can be used as a tea for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus nigra are white and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus nigra 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 nigra

Eucalyptus nigra 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-73432: Based on the initial data import
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.