Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
phaenophylla
ID:
956274

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8: 76 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955612

Common Names

  • Phaenophylla Gum
  • Phaenophylla Eucalyptus
  • Phaenophylla

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Description

Eucalyptus phaenophylla (also called White Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a smooth, white bark. It is native to the south-east of Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus phaenophylla is a fast-growing tree with a dense, spreading canopy. It is often used as a shade tree in parks and gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a fragrant tea. It is also used for firewood, timber, and essential oils.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus phaenophylla sub. phaenophylla
Eucalyptus phaenophylla sub. interjacens Brooker & Hopper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus phaenophylla has white flowers that are usually seen in clusters of three to seven. The seed is small and brown, and the seedling is small with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus phaenophylla is a species of mallee that is native to Western Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. Both seed and cuttings should be placed in an area with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Eucalyptus phaenophylla

Eucalyptus phaenophylla is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania.

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-73622: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.