Eucalyptus synandra
| Jingymia mallee | |
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| E. synandra capsules and blossom | |
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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| 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. 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. The tree has dull green linear leaves that are about 200 millimetres (8 in) in length.[3]
It is found as several small populations[4] 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 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.[4]
Although the tree is not commonly cultivated,[4] 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.[6]
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 "Eucalyptus synandra 'Jingymia Mallee'". Ellenby Tree Farm. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus synandra". Australian Native Plants Society. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Neesia synandra Mast. in Hook.f., Fl. Brit. Ind. 1 (1874)". Asian Plants. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Eucalyptus synandra Jingymia mallee". Lullfitz Nursery. Retrieved 16 December 2017.