Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 580 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955982
Common Names
- Suggrandis Eucalyptus
- Suggrandis Gum
- Suggrandis Mallee
Description
Eucalyptus suggrandis (also called Big-leaved mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a dense crown of large green foliage. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, scrublands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Eucalyptus suggrandis 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Eucalyptus suggrandis sub. promiscua D.Nicolle & Brooker
Eucalyptus suggrandis sub. suggrandis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Eucalyptus suggrandis is a white, cream or yellow color. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded, green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Eucalyptus suggrandis is a fast-growing evergreen tree, growing up to 30 m tall. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, Eucalyptus suggrandis is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Eucalyptus suggrandis
Eucalyptus suggrandis 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,