Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
ornans
ID:
922162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Molyneux & Rule

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 29: 201 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921497

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus ornans
  • Ornans's Eucalyptus
  • Ornans Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus ornans (also called 'Mallee Box', among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in open woodlands and dry sclerophyll forests. It has a grey-brown bark with smooth patches, and its leaves are lanceolate to ovate, and are dull green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus ornans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus ornans is a small, white flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus ornans is an evergreen tree that is native to Australia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth. Propagate by cuttings or seed.

Where to Find Eucalyptus ornans

Eucalyptus ornans is native to Australia and can be found in dry scrublands.

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-467034: Based on the initial data import
Bill Molyneux (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molyneux' in the authors string.
Kevin James Rule (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rule' in the authors string.