Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
semota
ID:
956539

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Macph. & Grayling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 10: 437 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955877

Common Names

  • Half-Barked Ironbark
  • Half-Barked Red Gum
  • Half-Barked Box

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Description

Eucalyptus semota (also called White-top Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It has a rough, grey 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 semota is used as a source of timber, firewood, and for its essential oils. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus semota is a small white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus semota can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Eucalyptus semota

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

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-73882: Based on the initial data import
Peter M. Grayling: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grayling' in the authors string.
C.J. Macpherson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Macph.' in the authors string.