Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
orophila
ID:
956183

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.D.Pryor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 8: 68 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955521

Common Names

  • Orophila Gum
  • Orophila Eucalyptus
  • Orophila

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Description

Eucalyptus orophila (also called Orophila Mallee, among many other common names) is a small, spreading mallee shrub or small tree with smooth, greyish-brown bark. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils in heathland and woodland. It has a dense, spreading crown and its leaves are lance-shaped and dull grey-green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus orophila 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 orophila can be used as a tea or for aromatherapy, and the oil extracted from the leaves can be used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus orophila is white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus orophila can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus orophila

Eucalyptus orophila is native to Australia, where it is found in the south-eastern parts of the continent.

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-73531: Based on the initial data import
Lindsay Pryor (1915-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.D.Pryor' in the authors string.