Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
planipes
ID:
956304

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 281 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955642

Common Names

  • Eucalyptus Planipes
  • Flat-topped Mallee
  • Flat-topped Ironbark

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Description

Eucalyptus planipes (also called Slender Stringybark, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree with a rough, grey-brown bark. It is native to the south-east of Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests and along the banks of rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus planipes is used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens, and as a windbreak. It is also used for firewood and timber, and for honey production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucalyptus planipes has white flowers and small, round, brown seeds. The seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus planipes is a small to medium-sized tree that can reach up to 20 metres in height. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of climatic conditions. Propagation is usually from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sunny position. The seed should be sown in a seed raising mix and lightly covered with soil. Germination usually occurs within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Eucalyptus planipes

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

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-73653: 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.