Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
imitans
ID:
955778

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Telopea 4: 252 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955116

Common Names

  • Imitans Eucalyptus
  • Imitans Gum
  • Imitans Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus imitans (also called 'Imitating Gum', among many other common names) is a species of medium-sized to tall tree that is native to Australia. It is a hardy tree with a grey-green foliage and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forests, woodland, and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus imitans is used for firewood, timber production, and as an ornamental tree. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus imitans is a small white or cream-coloured cup-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, hard, woody capsule containing numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small, round, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus imitans is a species of eucalyptus tree that is native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist potting mix. The plant should be grown in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Eucalyptus imitans

Eucalyptus imitans can be found in Australia, particularly 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-73120: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Ken Hill (1948-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.D.Hill' in the authors string.