Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tenera
ID:
956666

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 586 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956004

Common Names

  • Tenera Stringybark
  • Tenera Eucalyptus
  • Tenera Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus tenera (also called Silver Dollar Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is usually found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus tenera is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant leaves and its attractive bark. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus tenera is a white-cream colour with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, ovoid-shaped capsule with a woody outer layer. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus tenera 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 tenera is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Eucalyptus tenera

Eucalyptus tenera 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-74001: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.