Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
tortilis
ID:
956712

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 209 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956050

Common Names

  • Tortilis Eucalyptus
  • Tortilis Mallee
  • Tortilis Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus tortilis (also called Twisted mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk and a dense crown of twisted 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 tortilis 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 tortilis 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 tortilis is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 15m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position until they are large enough to be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Eucalyptus tortilis

Eucalyptus tortilis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-74043: 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.