Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pachyphylla
ID:
956199

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 98. 1858 [1859 publ. 1858]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955537

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus pachyphylla
  • Grey Gum
  • Grey Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus pachyphylla (also called Pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla 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 pachyphylla is a hardy species that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a sunny position and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Eucalyptus pachyphylla

Eucalyptus pachyphylla 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,

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