Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
plurilocularis
ID:
956319

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 70 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955657



Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Plurilocularis
  • Plurilocularis Mallee
  • Plurilocularis Ironbark


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Description

Eucalyptus plurilocularis (also called Red-flowered Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a rough, grey-brown bark. It is native to the south-east of Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus plurilocularis is often used as a source of timber, firewood, and for ornamental purposes. It is also used in landscaping, as a windbreak, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus plurilocularis is a white or cream-coloured cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule. The seedlings have a single, round, green cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, elliptic to lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus plurilocularis is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 25m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soils. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in a seed raising mix at a depth of around 1cm. Germination usually takes around two weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus plurilocularis

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

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,