Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rodwayi
ID:
956474

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.Baker & H.G.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Res. Eucalypts Tasman. : 53 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955812

Common Names

  • Rodway's Gum
  • Gum-topped Box
  • Gum-topped Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus rodwayi (also called Rodway's Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that is native to Tasmania, Australia. It has a smooth, white bark and grows up to 30 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus rodwayi 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 rodwayi is a white, cream or yellow color, with a cup-shaped structure. The seed of Eucalyptus rodwayi is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings of Eucalyptus rodwayi have a single, round, light green cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus rodwayi 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 rodwayi

Eucalyptus rodwayi 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-73817: Based on the initial data import
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.
Henry George Smith (1852-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Sm.' in the authors string.