Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
zopherophloia
ID:
956852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brooker & Hopper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 9: 10 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000956190

Common Names

  • Yumbarrana Eucalyptus
  • Zopherophloia Eucalyptus
  • Royeniana Alyxia

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Description

Eucalyptus zopherophloia (also called Zopherophloia Eucalyptus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 25m tall. It has rough, grey 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 zopherophloia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for timber and firewood. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating colds, coughs, and other respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus zopherophloia 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 zopherophloia 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 zopherophloia

Eucalyptus zopherophloia can be found in Australia, particularly in Western 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-74179: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Hopper (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hopper' in the authors string.
Ian Brooker (1934-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brooker' in the authors string.