Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 85 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955702
Common Names
- Sandplain Ironbark
- Sandplain Stringybark
- Sandplain Yate
Description
Eucalyptus psammitica (also called Beach Ironbark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 25 m tall and has a smooth, grey bark. It is native to south-east Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and along watercourses.
Uses & Benefits
Eucalyptus psammitica is used for its fragrant oil, which is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. The leaves are also used as a tea to treat colds and sore throats. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Eucalyptus psammitica are white to cream in colour and have a bell-shaped form. The seed pods are woody, oblong-shaped capsules that contain numerous small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucalyptus psammitica 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 psammitica
Eucalyptus psammitica is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
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,