Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
956465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 253 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955803

Common Names

  • River Ironbark
  • River Red Gum
  • River Box

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Description

Eucalyptus rivularis (also called River Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a single trunk and a dense, spreading crown. Its bark is rough and grey-brown in color. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus rivularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for firewood, timber, and essential oils. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating colds and flu, and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus rivularis 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 rivularis is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to a height of 15–25 m (49–82 ft). It has smooth, white to grey bark, lance-shaped to curved adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and conical to hemispherical fruit. It is native to south-eastern Australia, from the Blue Mountains in New South Wales to Victoria, and is widely cultivated as an ornamental tree and for timber production.

Where to Find Eucalyptus rivularis

Eucalyptus rivularis is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Victoria, New South Wales, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-73808: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.