Eucalyptus marginata

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Eucalyptus marginata
Eucalyptus marginata

Eucalyptus marginata

Systematics
Order : Myrtle-like (Myrtales)
Family : Myrtle family (Myrtaceae)
Subfamily : Myrtoideae
Tribe : Eucalypteae
Genre : Eucalyptus ( eucalyptus )
Type : Eucalyptus marginata
Scientific name
Eucalyptus marginata
Thursday ex Sm.

Eucalyptus marginata is a plant from the genus of eucalypti ( Eucalyptus ) within the family of myrtle (Myrtaceae). It isnative tosouthwestern Western Australia . The tree and wood are known in Australia under the name "Jarrah". Jarrah is the Anglicized form of Jerryhl , the name of the Australian natives, the Aborigines , for certain Eucalyptus species.

description

bark

Eucalyptus marginata grows as a tree and can reach heights of up to 40 meters. A specimen of Eucalyptus marginata known as the Old Jarrah Tree , estimated to be 400 to 800 years old , can be found in Armadale , Western Australia . It forms a relatively open treetop . The trunk length is about half the tree height and the trunk diameter is up to 2 meters. The light brown bark is furrowed lengthways and coarsely fibrous. The hard heartwood is pink to dark red or red-brown in color. The sapwood is narrow, the sapwood is light and shows the hues of the heartwood. Annual rings are mostly missing.

The color of the lanceolate , sickle-shaped leaves varies depending on the subspecies and location.

The white, cream or pink flowers appear from June to January.

Spread of the Jarrah Forest

Occurrence

Eucalyptus marginata is widespread in southwestern Western Australia in areas with relatively even water supply and an annual rainfall of more than 600 mm. The Jarrah is found in an area of ​​100 km north of Perth to the south coast. Thanks to the extensive root system, the tree can also survive in a nutrient-poor environment.

Systematics

The first description of Eucalyptus marginata occurred in 1802 in James Edward Smith : Transactions of the Linnean Society of London , 6, p 302 Synonyms for Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Sm. Are: Eucalyptus floribunda Hugel ex Endl. , Eucalyptus mahogani F.Muell. orth. var., Eucalyptus mahoganii F. Muell. , Eucalyptus hypoleuca showers .

Of Eucalyptus marginata . Donn ex Sm There are three subspecies:

  • Eucalyptus marginata subsp. elegantella Brooker & Hopper : It is based in Western Australia .
  • Eucalyptus marginata Donn ex Sm. Subsp. marginata : It is up to 40 m high and occurs in the South West Botanical Province: Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain, Warren.
  • Eucalyptus marginata subsp. thalassica Brooker & Hopper : It is 5 to 25 m high and is found in the South West Botanical Province: Avon Wheatbelt, Jarrah Forest, Swan Coastal Plain.

Eucalyptus marginata forms hybrids with other Eucalyptus species :

  • Eucalyptus marginata × megacarpa : It is up to 8 m high and occurs in the South West Botanical Province: Jarrah Forest, Warren.
  • Eucalyptus marginata × pachyloma : It is 1.5 to 5 m high and occurs in the South West Botanical Province: Avon Wheatbelt, Esperance Plains, Jarrah Forest.
  • Eucalyptus buprestium × marginata : It is 1.5 to 5 m high and occurs in the South West Botanical Province: Esperance Plains.
  • Hybrids between Eucalyptus erectifolia and Eucalyptus marginata also appear sporadically .

use

Jarrah plays a role in honey extraction through the flowers, but the wood is mainly used. Jarrah is one of the most important hardwoods in Australia. The termite- resistant wood of the Jarrah tree is used for the construction of furniture, as parquet and for floors. It is used in shipbuilding, bridge building and mining. The wood is also used to make musical instruments.

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Edward E. Morris: Austral English a Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages. Lulu Pr, 2008, ISBN 978-1409784685 , p. 218
  2. a b c d Ecocrop: Eucalyptus marginata at ecocrop.fao.org (English, accessed on May 15, 2010)
  3. a b Amanda Spooner: Eucalyptus marginata Sm. In Western Australian Herbarium (1998–). FloraBase - The Western Australian Flora . Department of Environment and Conservation. (English, accessed on May 13, 2010)
  4. Rudi Wagenführ: wooden atlas. ISBN 978-3446406490 , p. 370 ( online preview at books.google.de accessed on June 2, 2010)
  5. a b Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation: Jarrah ( Memento of the original dated February 24, 2010 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. at www.dpi.qld.gov.au (English, accessed on May 23, 2010) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.dpi.qld.gov.au
  6. a b M. A. Wheeler, M. Byrne and JA McComb: Little Genetic Differentiation Within the Dominant Forest Tree, Eucalyptus marginata (Myrtaceae) of South-Western Australia Online  ( page no longer available , search in web archivesInfo: The link was automatically saved as marked defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 481 kB) at bfafh.de (English, accessed on May 23, 2010)@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / bfafh.de  
  7. a b Eucalyptus marginata at Australian Plant Name Index = APNI. (English, last accessed on June 5, 2013)
  8. Rafaël Govaerts (ed.): Eucalyptus marginata. In: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP) - The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  9. a b FloraBase - The Western Australian Flora . Department of Environment and Conservation .: Subspecies and Hybrids (accessed May 23, 2010)
  10. Product information Ellis Guitars WestAustralianJarrah ( Memento of the original from January 10, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (English, accessed on May 16, 2010) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.ellisguitars.com

Web links

Commons : Eucalyptus marginata  - album with pictures, videos and audio files
  • Blue Planet Biomes Jarrah at www.blueplanetbiomes.org (accessed on May 16, 2010)