Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
oleosa
ID:
956146

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. ex Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4: 127 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955484

Common Names

  • Oleose Eucalyptus
  • Oleose Gum
  • Oleose Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus oleosa (also called Oleose 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 oleosa is an evergreen tree native to Australia. It is often used as an ornamental tree, and its wood is used for timber and firewood. The leaves of Eucalyptus oleosa can be used as a tea or for aromatherapy, and the oil extracted from the leaves can be used for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus oleosa sub. oleosa
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. repleta L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. cylindroidea L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. corvina L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. victima L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. ampliata L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Eucalyptus oleosa sub. wylieana L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus oleosa is white, cream or yellow in colour, with a five-pointed star shape. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule, containing several small seeds. The seedlings are usually short and spindly, with grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus oleosa 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 oleosa

Eucalyptus oleosa 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-73493: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.