Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
platypus
ID:
956309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 9: t. 849 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955647

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Platypus
  • Platypus Mallee
  • Platypus Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus platypus (also called Red-Flowered Ironbark, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a dense crown. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses. It has grey-brown bark and narrow, lance-shaped leaves with a red-green colour. The flowers are white and the fruits are woody capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus platypus is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and as a windbreak. It is also used for firewood and timber, and for honey production.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus platypus sub. platypus
Eucalyptus platypus sub. congregata Brooker & Hopper
Eucalyptus platypus var. heterophylla Blakely

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus platypus has white flowers and small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus platypus is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 metres in height. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions. Propagation is usually from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. The seed should be sown in a seed raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus platypus

Eucalyptus platypus 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,

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