Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
nutans
ID:
956104

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 3: 152 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955442

Common Names

  • Nodding Eucalyptus
  • Nodding Gum
  • Nodding Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus nutans (also called Nodding Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and smooth bark that is grey-brown in colour. It is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in the south-east of New South Wales and the south-east of Victoria.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus nutans is used for its wood, which is used for timber, firewood, and fuel. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumery. The leaves are used in traditional medicine and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus nutans is a white, cream, or yellowish color. The seed is a small, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus nutans is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 20m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be kept moist until germination occurs, which usually takes around two weeks. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus nutans

Eucalyptus nutans is native to Australia and is found in the south-west of Western 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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