Eucalyptus curtisii

Plunkett mallee
Rare  (NCA)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Eudicots
Clade:Rosids
Order:Myrtales
Family:Myrtaceae
Genus:Eucalyptus
Species: E. curtissii
Binomial name
Eucalyptus curtissii

Eucalyptus curtisii, or Plunkett mallee, is a small tree that is native to Queensland in Australia. It is a mallee eucalyptus that grows from 2 to 7 metres in height and has smooth, grey bark that peels in long strips. The adult leaves are 6 to 13 cm long and 10 to 25 mm wide. It has prominent creamy-white flowers that appear in late spring.[2]

Its natural distribution is within a limited area in the south-east corner of Queensland. The common name refers to Plunkett, which is a locality to the north of Mount Tamborine.[2]

The species is named for Densil Curtis who came across the tree while obtaining botanical samples within its range in 1923.[2] It was adopted by Ipswich City Council as a floral emblem in 1996.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Eucalyptus curtisii". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government, Canberra. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Eucalyptus curtisii". Growing Native Plants. Australian National Botanic Gardens. Retrieved 18 March 2012.
  3. ↑ "Floral Emblem". Ipswich City Council. Archived from the original on 8 December 2006. Retrieved 18 March 2012.


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