Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
cyanoclada
ID:
955425

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blakely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 242 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000954763

Common Names

  • Blue-leaved Ironbark
  • Blue-leaved Stringybark
  • Blue-leaved Mallee

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Description

Eucalyptus cyanoclada (also called 'Blue Ironbark' and 'Blue Gum', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It has a grey-brown bark with a rough texture and grows to a height of up to 20 meters. It is found in open forests and woodlands in the eastern parts of Australia, and prefers well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus cyanoclada is used for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. The leaves are also used to make tea. It is also used as a timber tree and for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus cyanoclada is a white or cream-colored, urn-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule containing a single seed. The seedling has a single, straight stem with a rounded, bluish-green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus cyanoclada is a medium-sized tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy branches and planted in a well-drained potting mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Eucalyptus cyanoclada

Eucalyptus cyanoclada can be found in 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-72776: Based on the initial data import
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.