Eucalyptus brachycalyx
| Gilja | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. brachycalyx |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus brachycalyx Blakely | |
Eucalyptus brachycalyx, commonlnly known as Gilja, is a mallee that is native to southern areas of Australia .[1]
The mallee or less commonly, tree, typically grows to a height of 2 to 8 metres (7 to 26 ft) in height but can reach up to 10 m (33 ft).[1] It has grey, grey or grey-brown shortly fibrous and rough bark that is persistent on the trunk and larger branches. The glossy, green, thick, concolorous adult leaves are disjunct with a narrow lanceolate shape that is basally tapered.[2] It blooms between October and November producing white flowers.[1] The simple axillary conflorescence has seven flowered umbellasters and ovoid or obovoid buds with a calyx calyptrate the sheds early.[2]
It is found on sand dunes and limestone plains along the south coast of Western Australia in the Goldfields-Esperance region extending from the Fitzgerald River National Park in the west to the South Australian border.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Eucalyptus brachycalyx". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus brachycalyx". Eucalink. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 23 June 2017.