Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
platydisca
ID:
809307

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Nicolle & Brooker

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 16: 89 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808641

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Platydisca
  • Flat Disc Eucalyptus
  • Flat Disc Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptus platydisca (also called Flat-disc Eucalyptus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 3 m tall and has long, thin, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus platydisca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus platydisca has small, yellow flowers with brownish spots on the sepals and petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus platydisca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When planting seeds, sow them in a well-draining potting mix and keep them moist. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of branches in spring or early summer and root them in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Eucalyptus platydisca

Eucalyptus platydisca is native to Australia and can be found in open forests and woodlands.

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-346879: Based on the initial data import
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.
Dean Nicolle (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Nicolle' in the authors string.