Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
whittingehamensis
ID:
956820

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Nicholson ex Elwes & Henry

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Trees Great Britain 6: 1642 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956158

Common Names

  • Whittingehamensis Eucalyptus
  • Whittingehamensis Mallee
  • Whittingehamensis Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus whittingehamensis (also called Whittingham's 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 whittingehamensis is a species of tree that is often used for landscaping and as a windbreak. It has a dense canopy and is a hardy species that can tolerate drought and frost. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a pleasant flavor and is often used in aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus whittingehamensis 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 whittingehamensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus whittingehamensis

Eucalyptus whittingehamensis 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

George Nicholson (1847-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Nicholson' in the authors string.
Aimé Constant Fidèle Henry (1801-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henry' in the authors string.
Henry John Elwes (1846-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elwes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:593466-1: Based on the initial data import