Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
956494

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Blakely

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Key Eucalypts : 120 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955832

Common Names

  • Wrinkled Ironbark
  • Wrinkled Gum
  • Wrinkled Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus rugosa (also called Rough-barked Apple, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with an open, spreading crown. It is native to Western Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including sandplains, rocky hillsides, and in open woodlands. It has rough, greyish-brown bark, and its leaves are a light green colour.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for firewood, timber, and essential oils. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating colds and flu, and for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus rugosa is a white, cream or yellow color, with a cup-shaped structure. The seed of Eucalyptus rugosa is a small, dark brown capsule. The seedlings of Eucalyptus rugosa have a single, round, light green cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus rugosa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Eucalyptus rugosa

Eucalyptus rugosa is native to Australia and can be found in the states of Victoria, New South Wales, 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-73838: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
William Blakely (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blakely' in the authors string.