Eucalyptus orbifolia
| Round-leaved Mallee | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. orbifolia
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus orbifolia | |
Eucalyptus orbifolia, commonly known as round-leaved mallee, is a tree which occurs in inland areas Australia.[1][2]
Description
The mallee or tree typically grows to a height of 2.5 to 8 metres (8 to 26 ft). The tree produces showy cream-yellow flowers predominantly between mid-winter and late spring from July to November. It has rough minni ritchi bark on the trunk.[3] Like most mallees it has multiple stems. The bark is reddish brown in colour and which peels and curls outwards, exposing paler white-grey bark below. The grey-green, oval-shaped adult leaves are 25 to 40 millimetres (1.0 to 1.6 in) in length and 15 to 40 mm (0.6 to 1.6 in) wide. Each inflorescence is 20 to 25 mm (0.8 to 1.0 in) in diameter.[4]
The species name is latin in origin from orbiculus meaning circular or ring and folium meaning leaf, referring to the shape of the leaves.[4]
Distribution
It is found amongst granite outcrops and on slopes and ridges[4] in the Mid West, Wheatbelt and Goldfields regions of Western Australia between Mount Magnet, Mukinbudin and Kalgoorlie where it grows in shallow gravelly red sandy or sandy-clay soils.[3] The range extends into central Australia west of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory and northern South Australia.[4]
Cultivation
The mallee is sold commercially in seed form or as seedlings. It will grow well in a full sun position and is drought and frost tolerant when established. Suitable as an ornamental or as a light screen it also attracts native birds.[5] The seeds propagate easily and it can be grown in a large container.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus orbifolia F.Muell". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- ^ Holliday, I; Watton, G (1980). A Gardener's Guide to Eucalypts. Rigby.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus orbifolia". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ a b c d e "Eucalyptus orbifolia". Australian Native Plants Society. 2012. Retrieved 14 December 2017.
- ^ "Eucalyptus orbifolia". Australian Native Plants. Retrieved 14 December 2017.