Eucalyptus grossa
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| Eucalyptus grossa F.Muell. ex Benth. |
Eucalyptus grossa, also known as Coarse-leaved Mallee , is a species of Eucalyptus which is endemic to Western Australia. Other common names for this species include the Coarse-flowered Mallee and Phillip River Gum.
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[edit] Description
Eucalyptus grossa is a mallee which grows from 0.5 to 5 metres high. It has rough, grey bark, smooth, reddish brachlets and large, thick leaves. The flower buds are bullet-shaped which are red-brown in colour and are attached to a thick, rounded, peduncle. Flowering occurs from late winter to late spring (August to November in Australia). The flowers are large and yellow or green in colour.
[edit] Distribution
The species occurs in an area around Esperance on rocky plains.
[edit] Taxonomy
The species was first formally described by botanist George Bentham in 1867.
[edit] Synonyms
- Eucalyptus incrassata var. grossa (F.Muell. ex Benth.) Maiden
[edit] Uses
[edit] Cultivation
This species has ornamental flowers and can be maintained as a dense, compact shrub if regular pruning is undertaken. It has proved adaptable to a wide range of conditions in temperate areas in Australia.
[edit] Cultural references
The Coarse-leaved Mallee was represented on a 50c Australian postage stamp in 2005.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Eucalyptus grossa F.Muell. ex Benth.. Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government.
- Eucalyptus grossa. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
