Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
mackintyi
ID:
955956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kottek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 3: 685 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955294

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Mackintyi
  • Mackinty's Eucalyptus
  • Mackinty's Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus mackintyi (also called Mackinty's Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a spreading crown and smooth bark. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus mackintyi is used as an ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and other landscaping projects. It is also used for timber and firewood, and its leaves are used for essential oils. The bark can be used for tanning leather and the leaves can be used for tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus mackintyi is a white or creamy white color, with a cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, dark brown, woody capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, round, green leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus mackintyi is a medium-sized tree native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, they can be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Eucalyptus mackintyi

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

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-73302: Based on the initial data import
M.H. Kottek: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kottek' in the authors string.