Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
herbertiana
ID:
955752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Crit. Revis. Eucalyptus 6: 429 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955090

Common Names

  • Herbertiana Gum
  • Herbertiana Ironbark
  • Herbertiana Red Gum

Searching for Eucalyptus herbertiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Eucalyptus herbertiana (also called Herbert's Ironbark, among many other common names) is a medium to tall-sized tree with a rough, grey to grey-brown bark. It is native to the east coast of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus herbertiana is used for its wood, which is used for making furniture, firewood, and paper pulp. It is also used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy, perfumes, and medicines. The leaves of this plant are also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus herbertiana 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.

Searching for Eucalyptus herbertiana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus herbertiana is a medium-sized, evergreen tree native to Australia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Eucalyptus herbertiana

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

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