Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
recta
ID:
956426

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 604 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955764

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Recta
  • Recta Mallee
  • Recta Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus recta (also called Straight-trunked 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 recta is commonly used as a windbreak, shade tree, and for its timber. It is also used in the production of essential oils, and as a source of nectar for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus recta is a white or cream-colored flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule that contains several seeds. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus recta is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seed bed in spring. It is also possible to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus recta

Eucalyptus recta 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-73772: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.