Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
xanthonema
ID:
956838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 20(I): 163 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956176

Common Names

  • Xanthoclada Eucalyptus
  • Xanthonema Eucalyptus
  • Xanthope Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus xanthonema (also called Yellow-stemmed Eucalyptus, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 15m tall. It has rough, yellow bark and a dense crown of glossy green leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus xanthonema 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 xanthonema sub. xanthonema
Eucalyptus xanthonema sub. apposita Brooker & Hopper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus xanthonema is a white or cream-coloured cup-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip and a waxy surface.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus xanthonema 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 xanthonema

Eucalyptus xanthonema is native to Australia and can be found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales.

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,

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