Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
wimmerensis
ID:
956829

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rule

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 7: 193 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956167

Common Names

  • Wimmerensis Eucalyptus
  • Woods' Eucalyptus
  • Woodwardii Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus wimmerensis (also called Wimmera Gum, 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 wimmerensis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus wimmerensis sub. arapilensis Rule
Eucalyptus wimmerensis sub. grata Rule
Eucalyptus wimmerensis sub. pallida Rule
Eucalyptus wimmerensis sub. parviformis Rule
Eucalyptus wimmerensis sub. wimmerensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Eucalyptus wimmerensis 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 wimmerensis is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 8-15 metres in height. It prefers a sunny position and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is from seed and cuttings.

Where to Find Eucalyptus wimmerensis

Eucalyptus wimmerensis 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-74156: Based on the initial data import
Kevin James Rule (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rule' in the authors string.