Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
megacornuta
ID:
956006

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Gardner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Roy. Soc. Western Australia 27: 184 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955344

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Megacornuta
  • Large-horned Eucalyptus
  • Large-horned Gum

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Description

Eucalyptus megacornuta (also called 'Big-nutted Gum' and 'Big-nutted Ironbark', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Australia. It has a straight trunk, rough bark, and a crown of large, glossy green leaves. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands in temperate and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus megacornuta is used for its essential oils, which are used in aromatherapy. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and as an ornamental tree. Its wood is used for timber and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus megacornuta is a white or cream-colored cup-shaped bloom. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings have a single rounded leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus megacornuta is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach a height of 15 m (49 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within a few weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus megacornuta

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

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-73354: Based on the initial data import
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.