Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
salmonophloia
ID:
956511

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 11: 11 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955849

Common Names

  • Salmon-barked Ironbark
  • Salmon-barked Gum
  • Salmon-barked Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus salmonophloia (also called Salmon Gum, among many other common names) is a medium to tall tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including sandplains, rocky hillsides, and in open woodlands. It has smooth, greyish-brown bark, and its leaves are a light green colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus salmonophloia 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 salmonophloia 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 salmonophloia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eucalyptus salmonophloia

Eucalyptus salmonophloia 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,

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