Eucalyptus staeri
| Eucalyptus staeri | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. staeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus staeri Kessell & C. A. Gardner | |
Eucalyptus staeri, commonly known as Albany Blackbutt, is a Eucalyptus tree that is native to Western Australia.
Description
E staeri will grow to a height of 2 metres (7 ft) to 15 m (49 ft) and has rough bark that is fissured longitudinally.[1] It blooms between October and November producing circular white fine flowers.[2]
Range
It is found mostly in the south west corner of the Great Southern region of Western Australia centred around the town of Albany.[1] with smaller populations extending north into the Wheatbelt. The preferred habitat is sandy soil in coastal scrub.[2]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus staeri (Maiden) Kessell & C.A.Gardner Albany Blackbutt". Florabase. Western Australian Herbarium. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Wildflower Species - Major Plant Families". Australia's South West. 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
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