Eucalyptus burracoppinensis
| Burracoppin mallee | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. burracoppinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus burracoppinensis Maiden & Blakely | |
Eucalyptus burracoppinensis is a mallee that is native to Western Australia .[1]
The mallee typically grows to a height of 1 to 6 metres (3 to 20 ft) and has a lignotuber. It blooms between August and November producing white-cream-yellow flowers. The multi-stemmed tree has smooth grey bark over most limbs with a stocking of dark grey bark surrounding the base. It has long blue-green narrow lanceolate leaves.[2] The leaves are alternating and relatively narrow. The flowers are normally white and showy and up to around 5 centimetres (1.97 in) across.[3]
It is found on sandplains in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia where it grows in sandy soils.[1] It is mostly found in the central wheatbelt between Merredin, Burracoppin and south to Kulin.[3]
The slow growing drought tolerant tree is sold as a ornamental, hedge, shelterbelt and windbreak that can grow in low rainfall areas.[2][3]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus burracoppinensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus Burracoppinensis (Burracoppin Mallee)". Westgrow Farm Trees. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- 1 2 3 "Eucalyptus burracoppinensis Burracoppin mallee". Windmill Outback Nursery. Retrieved 23 July 2017.