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'''''Eucalyptus synandra''''', commonly known as '''Jingymia mallee''', is a [[mallee (habit)|mallee]] that is native to [[Western Australia]].<ref name=FloraBase>{{FloraBase|name=''Eucalyptus synandra''|id=5783}}</ref> |
'''''Eucalyptus synandra''''', commonly known as '''Jingymia mallee''', is a [[mallee (habit)|mallee]] that is native to [[Western Australia]].<ref name=FloraBase>{{FloraBase|name=''Eucalyptus synandra''|id=5783}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
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The [[mallee (habit)|mallee]] typically grows to a height of {{convert|3.5|to|10|m|ft|0}} with a width of {{convert|3|to|7|m|ft|0}} and has smooth, shedding bark and an erect to weeping habit. Usually the tree will form multiple stems from a [[lignotuber]] at the base of the trunks it also has a light open canopy that allows some light through.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s4271341.htm|title=Fact Sheet: Gorgeous Gums|work=Gardening Australia|date=11 July 2015|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> It blooms between August and March producing [[inflorescence]]s with pink-cream flowers<ref name=FloraBase/> and a distinctive red capsule. The tree has dull green linear leaves that are about {{convert|200|mm|in|0}} in length |
The [[mallee (habit)|mallee]] typically grows to a height of {{convert|3.5|to|10|m|ft|0}} with a width of {{convert|3|to|7|m|ft|0}} and has smooth, shedding bark and an erect to weeping habit. Usually the tree will form multiple stems from a [[lignotuber]] at the base of the trunks it also has a light open canopy that allows some light through.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s4271341.htm|title=Fact Sheet: Gorgeous Gums|work=Gardening Australia|date=11 July 2015|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> It blooms between August and March producing [[inflorescence]]s with pink-cream flowers<ref name=FloraBase/> and a distinctive red capsule.<ref name=ellenby/> The juvenile leaves are dull and grey-green in colour. They are quite narrow around {{convert|90|mm|in|0}} in length and with a width of {{convert|15|mm|in|2|abbr=on}}.<ref name=nacc>{{cite web|url=https://www.nacc.com.au/threatenedspecies-week-eucalyptus-synandra-jingymia-mallee/|title=ThreatenedSpecies of the Week: Eucalyptus synandra (Jingymia Mallee)|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Northern Agricultural Catchments Council}}</ref> The tree has dull green linear leaves that are about {{convert|200|mm|in|0|abbr=on}} in length<ref name=ellenby>{{cite web|url=http://ellenbytreefarm.com/products/eucalyptus-synandra-jingymia-mallee|title=Eucalyptus synandra 'Jingymia Mallee'|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Ellenby Tree Farm}}</ref> and {{convert|16|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} wide.<ref name=nacc/> The simple inflorescences are held in the leaf axils and contain to seven flowers. Stalked buds form with hemispherical floral tubes, with a conical to beaked shaped bright red cap. The lower half of the stamens merge into a single tube. The creamy coloured flowers tend to turn pink as they age. After flowering hemispherical stalked fruits form which have a thick rim, an ascending disc and up to five exserted valves that are {{convert|6|to|14|mm|in|2|abbr=on}} in length.<ref name=nacc/> |
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| ⚫ | It is found as several small populations<ref name=anps/> on sandplains and rises in an area between [[Geraldton, Western Australia|Geraldton]] and [[Mount Marshall, Western Australia|Mount Marshall]] in the [[Mid West (Western Australia)|Mid West]], [[Wheatbelt (Western Australia)|Wheatbelt]] regions where it grows in sandy and gravelly [[laterite|lateritic]] soils.<ref name=FloraBase/> |
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==Taxonomy== |
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The species name ''synandra'' is [[latin]] in origin meaning ''with fused male parts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianplant.net/Malvaceae/Neesia_synandra.htm|title=Neesia synandra Mast. in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 1 (1874)|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Asian Plants}}</ref> which refers to the plants flowers where the stamens are joined for a portion of their length.<ref name=anps/> |
The species name ''synandra'' is [[latin]] in origin meaning ''with fused male parts''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianplant.net/Malvaceae/Neesia_synandra.htm|title=Neesia synandra Mast. in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 1 (1874)|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Asian Plants}}</ref> which refers to the plants flowers where the stamens are joined for a portion of their length.<ref name=anps/> |
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==Distribution== |
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| ⚫ | It is found as several small populations<ref name=anps/> on sandplains and rises in an area between [[Geraldton, Western Australia|Geraldton]] and [[Mount Marshall, Western Australia|Mount Marshall]] in the [[Mid West (Western Australia)|Mid West]], [[Wheatbelt (Western Australia)|Wheatbelt]] regions where it grows in sandy and gravelly [[laterite|lateritic]] soils.<ref name=FloraBase/> The 27 separate populations of the species, containing about 1200 individual plants are scattered over a {{convert|300|km|mi|0}} length mostly between north of [[Morawa, Western Australia|Morawa]] to around [[Koorda, Western Australia|Koorda]]. They are mostly found on road verges but also on private land, conservation areas, [[pastoral lease]]s and a timber reserve.<ref name=nacc/> |
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Usually found among heath and scrub communities. Associated species include ''[[Eucalyptus leptopoda]], ''[[Eucalyptus ewartiana|E. erwartiana]]'', ''[[Eucalyptus loxophleba|E. loxophleba]]'' subsp. ''supralaevis'', ''[[Eucalyptus subangusta|E. subangusta]]'', ''[[Eucalyptus brachycorys|E. brachycorys]]'', ''[[Acacia coolgardiensis]]'', ''[[Acacia acuaria|A. acuaria]]'' and ''[[Hakea recurva]]''.<ref name=nacc/> |
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==Cultivation== |
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Although the tree is not commonly cultivated,<ref name=anps>{{cite web|url=http://anpsa.org.au/e-syn.html|title=Eucalyptus synandra|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Australian Native Plants Society}}</ref> it is commercially available in seed form or as seedlings. The [[drought]] tolerant plant<ref name=ellenby/> grows in full sun and attracts bids such as [[honeyeater]]s to the garden.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lullfitz.com.au/eucalyptus-synandra/|title=Eucalyptus synandra Jingymia mallee|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Lullfitz Nursery}}</ref> |
Although the tree is not commonly cultivated,<ref name=anps>{{cite web|url=http://anpsa.org.au/e-syn.html|title=Eucalyptus synandra|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Australian Native Plants Society}}</ref> it is commercially available in seed form or as seedlings. The [[drought]] tolerant plant<ref name=ellenby/> grows in full sun and attracts bids such as [[honeyeater]]s to the garden.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lullfitz.com.au/eucalyptus-synandra/|title=Eucalyptus synandra Jingymia mallee|accessdate=16 December 2017|publisher=Lullfitz Nursery}}</ref> |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. synandra
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Eucalyptus synandra, commonly known as Jingymia mallee, is a mallee that is native to Western Australia.[1]
Description
The mallee typically grows to a height of 3.5 to 10 metres (11 to 33 ft) with a width of 3 to 7 metres (10 to 23 ft) and has smooth, shedding bark and an erect to weeping habit. Usually the tree will form multiple stems from a lignotuber at the base of the trunks it also has a light open canopy that allows some light through.[2] It blooms between August and March producing inflorescences with pink-cream flowers[1] and a distinctive red capsule.[3] The juvenile leaves are dull and grey-green in colour. They are quite narrow around 90 millimetres (4 in) in length and with a width of 15 mm (0.59 in).[4] The tree has dull green linear leaves that are about 200 mm (8 in) in length[3] and 16 mm (0.63 in) wide.[4] The simple inflorescences are held in the leaf axils and contain to seven flowers. Stalked buds form with hemispherical floral tubes, with a conical to beaked shaped bright red cap. The lower half of the stamens merge into a single tube. The creamy coloured flowers tend to turn pink as they age. After flowering hemispherical stalked fruits form which have a thick rim, an ascending disc and up to five exserted valves that are 6 to 14 mm (0.24 to 0.55 in) in length.[4]
Taxonomy
The species name synandra is latin in origin meaning with fused male parts[5] which refers to the plants flowers where the stamens are joined for a portion of their length.[6]
Distribution
It is found as several small populations[6] on sandplains and rises in an area between Geraldton and Mount Marshall in the Mid West, Wheatbelt regions where it grows in sandy and gravelly lateritic soils.[1] The 27 separate populations of the species, containing about 1200 individual plants are scattered over a 300 kilometres (186 mi) length mostly between north of Morawa to around Koorda. They are mostly found on road verges but also on private land, conservation areas, pastoral leases and a timber reserve.[4]
Usually found among heath and scrub communities. Associated species include Eucalyptus leptopoda, E. erwartiana, E. loxophleba subsp. supralaevis, E. subangusta, E. brachycorys, Acacia coolgardiensis, A. acuaria and Hakea recurva.[4]
Cultivation
Although the tree is not commonly cultivated,[6] it is commercially available in seed form or as seedlings. The drought tolerant plant[3] grows in full sun and attracts bids such as honeyeaters to the garden.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus synandra". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Fact Sheet: Gorgeous Gums". Gardening Australia. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 11 July 2015. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus synandra 'Jingymia Mallee'". Ellenby Tree Farm. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "ThreatenedSpecies of the Week: Eucalyptus synandra (Jingymia Mallee)". Northern Agricultural Catchments Council. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Neesia synandra Mast. in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 1 (1874)". Asian Plants. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus synandra". Australian Native Plants Society. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Eucalyptus synandra Jingymia mallee". Lullfitz Nursery. Retrieved 16 December 2017.