Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
955960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 5: t. 405 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955298

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Macrocarpa
  • Big-fruited Eucalyptus
  • Big-fruited Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus macrocarpa (also called Mottlecah, 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 macrocarpa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Eucalyptus macrocarpa sub. macrocarpa
Eucalyptus macrocarpa sub. elachantha Brooker & Hopper

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus macrocarpa 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 macrocarpa is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 metres. It is native to Australia and is commonly found in open forests and woodlands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant.

Where to Find Eucalyptus macrocarpa

Eucalyptus macrocarpa 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,

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