Eucalyptus blakelyi

Blakely's red gum
juvenile leaves of the Blakelys Red Gum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Eucalyptus
Species: E. blakelyi
Binomial name
Eucalyptus blakelyi

Eucalyptus blakelyi, known as the Blakely's red gum is a common eucalyptus tree of the tablelands of New South Wales and adjacent areas in Queensland and Victoria. Growing to 10–24 metres (33–79 ft) tall, the trunk is smooth, with shedding scales of bark, revealing varying colours of pink, white and grey.[1] This species is often a victim of eucalyptus dieback.[2]

References

  • "Eucalyptus blakelyi". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  • A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0-909605-62-9 page165

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Walker, Karen; Burrows, Geoff; McMahon, Lynne (2001). 'Bidgee bush : an identification guide to common native plant species of the south western slopes of New South Wales. Yarralumla, Australian Capital Territory: Greening Australia. p. 14. ISBN 1-875345-61-2.
  2. ↑ http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119384716/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0


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