Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
astringens
ID:
955118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maiden) Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Crit. Revis. Eucalyptus 7: 55 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954456

Common Names

  • Stringybark
  • Stringybark Gum
  • Stringybark Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus astringens (also called Grey Ironbark, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry areas, such as along roadsides, hillsides, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus astringens is often used for its ornamental value, as it is a beautiful, fast-growing tree. It is also used for its timber, as it is a hardwood, and for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy and perfumes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus astringens sub. astringens
Eucalyptus astringens sub. redacta Brooker & Hopper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus astringens is a white, cream or yellowish-white color. The seed is a small, black, flattened disc-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, slender, upright tree with a single stem and a rounded crown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus astringens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and placed in a medium of perlite and vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus astringens

Eucalyptus astringens is native to Western Australia and can be found in open woodlands and heathlands.

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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