Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
sparsifolia
ID:
956577

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 190 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955915

Common Names

  • Sparsifolia Stringybark
  • Sparsifolia Eucalyptus
  • Sparsifolia Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus sparsifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 40 m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and along watercourses. It has rough, grey bark with a peppermint scent, and its leaves are a glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus sparsifolia is used for timber, firewood, and essential oils. It is also used as a source of food for koalas, and its leaves are used in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus sparsifolia is a small white or cream-coloured flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, round, black seed that is encased in a woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus sparsifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist medium and kept at a temperature of around 20°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus sparsifolia

Eucalyptus sparsifolia 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,