Eucalyptus synandra

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Jingymia mallee
E. synandra capsules and blossom

Declared rare (DEC)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species:
E. synandra
Binomial name
Eucalyptus synandra

Eucalyptus synandra, commonly known as Jingymia mallee, is a mallee that is native to Western Australia.[1]

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. It blooms between August and March producing inflorescences with pink-cream flowers[1] and a distinctive red capsule. The tree has dull green linear leaves that are about 200 millimetres (8 in) in length.[2]

It is found on sandplains and rises in an area between Geraldton and Mount Marshall in the Mid West, Wheatbelt regions where it grows in sandy and lateritic soils.[1]

Commercially available in seed form or as seedlings the drought tolerant plant[2] grows in full sun and attracts bids such as honeyeaters to the garden.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Eucalyptus synandra". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
  2. ^ a b "Eucalyptus synandra 'Jingymia Mallee'". Ellenby Tree Farm. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. ^ "Eucalyptus synandra Jingymia mallee". Lullfitz Nursery. Retrieved 16 December 2017.