Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
goniantha
ID:
955676

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 20(I): 163 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955014

Common Names

  • Goniantha Eucalyptus
  • Goniantha Gum
  • Goniantha Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus goniantha (also called Grey-leaved Mountain Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that is native to Australia. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are a glossy green colour. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus goniantha is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for honey production. It can also be used as a windbreak or as a shade tree.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus goniantha sub. goniantha
Eucalyptus goniantha sub. kynoura D.Nicolle & M.E.French

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus goniantha has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings have a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus goniantha is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 25 metres. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a seed tray filled with a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which usually takes between two and four weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus goniantha

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

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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