Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
956387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 61: 149 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955725



Common Names

  • Pygmy Ironbark
  • Pygmy Stringybark
  • Pygmy Yate


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Description

Eucalyptus pygmaea (also called Pygmy Mallee, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized mallee that is native to Western Australia. It has smooth greyish bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to hemispherical fruit. It grows in sandy soils in heath or low woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus pygmaea is used for its fragrant oil, which is used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics. The leaves are also used as a tea to treat colds and sore throats. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus pygmaea is a white, cream or yellow color. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, rounded, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus pygmaea is a medium-sized tree that can reach up to 15 metres in height. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions. Propagation is usually from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. The seed should be sown in a seed raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus pygmaea

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-73734: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.