Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
shirleyi
ID:
956550

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Crit. Revis. Eucalyptus 6: 435 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000955888

Common Names

  • Shirley's Eucalyptus
  • Shirley's Mallee
  • Mallee Eucalyptus

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Description

Eucalyptus shirleyi (also called Shirley's Gum, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree that is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. It has a smooth, white bark and grows up to 30 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is commonly found in wet sclerophyll forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Eucalyptus shirleyi is used as a source of timber, firewood, and for its essential oils. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eucalyptus shirleyi is a white or cream colored flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, woody capsule with four valves. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucalyptus shirleyi 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 shirleyi

Eucalyptus shirleyi 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,

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