Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
956638

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8: 118 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955976

Common Names

  • Subtilis Eucalyptus
  • Subtilis Gum
  • Subtilis Mallee

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Description

Eucalyptus subtilis (also called Slender-leaved mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a dense crown of grey-green foliage. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, scrublands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus subtilis 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 subtilis is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 m in height. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedbed. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall. The tree should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Eucalyptus subtilis

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

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-73978: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.