Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
quadricostata
ID:
956403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 151 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955741

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Quadricostata
  • Four-ribbed Mallee
  • Four-ribbed Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus quadricostata (also called Four-ribbed Mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized mallee that is native to Western Australia. It has smooth greyish bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to hemispherical fruit. It grows in sandy soils in heath or low woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus quadricostata 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 flower of Eucalyptus quadricostata is a white or cream colored flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule with four valves. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus quadricostata 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 quadricostata

Eucalyptus quadricostata can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

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-73750: Based on the initial data import
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.