Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
relicta
ID:
795473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hopper & Ward.-Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 15: 235 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000794806

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus relicta
  • Relict Eucalyptus
  • Relict Gum Tree

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Description

Eucalyptus relicta (also called Red-flowered Mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a smooth, white, grey or yellow bark and its leaves are lanceolate, blue-green in color. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland, and is usually found in the south-west of Western Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus relicta is used as an antiseptic, expectorant, and to treat coughs, colds, and sore throats. It is also used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus relicta has white flowers, small, globose, and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are slender with lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus relicta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the branches in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing. Dip the cuttings in a rooting hormone and plant them in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus relicta

Eucalyptus relicta is native to Australia.

Eucalyptus relicta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eucalyptus relicta?

Eucalyptus relicta

What is the common name of Eucalyptus relicta?

Relict stringybark

What is the natural habitat of Eucalyptus relicta?

It is found in wet sclerophyll forests

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-333352: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
G. Wardell-Johnson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ward.-Johnson' in the authors string.