Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
viridis
ID:
956798

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 25: 316 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956136

Common Names

  • Viridis Eucalyptus
  • Viridis Mallee
  • Viridis Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus viridis (also called Green-leaved Peppermint, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests and woodlands. Its bark is smooth and grey-white in colour, and its leaves are lance-shaped and glossy green in colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus viridis is an ornamental tree that is often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It has a dense canopy and provides shade and shelter. It is also used for firewood and for making furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus viridis sub. viridis
Eucalyptus viridis var. latiuscula Blakely

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus viridis are white and have a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are grey-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus viridis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eucalyptus viridis

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

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-74123: Based on the initial data import
Richard Thomas Baker (1854-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.T.Baker' in the authors string.