Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tokwa
ID:
956709

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.J.Carr & S.G.M.Carr

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Eucalyptus 2: 152 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956047

Common Names

  • Tokwa Eucalyptus
  • Tokwa Mallee
  • Tokwa Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus tokwa (also called Red Ironbark, 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 tokwa is used as a source of timber, firewood, and for its essential oils. It is also used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus tokwa are white and have a bell-shaped form. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus tokwa is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 25 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 tokwa

Eucalyptus tokwa is native to Australia and can be found in New South Wales and Queensland.

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

Dennis John Carr (1915-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Carr' in the authors string.
Maisie Carr (1912-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.G.M.Carr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:933984-1: Based on the initial data import