Eucalyptus argophloia

Eucalyptus argophloia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Eucalyptus
Species: E. argophloia
Binomial name
Eucalyptus argophloia

Eucalyptus argophloia, commonly known as the Queensland western white gum,[1] Queensland white gum, Scrub gum, Lapunyah,[2] Burncluith gum[3] or Chinchilla white gum is a eucalypt that is native to Queensland.

The tree typically grows to a height of 18 to 30 metres (59 to 98 ft) with bark that is white but dappled with grey and brown that sheds in long ribbons. Adult leaves are lanceolate shaped and 8 to 20 millimetres (0.3 to 0.8 in) wide.[4]

The species has a limited range and is known only from a small area north east of Chinchilla where it grows in brown to black clay or clay-loam soils. The number of populations and the total number of plants is unknown. It is often found in association with Brigalow (Acacia harpophylla) or Eucalyptus microcarpa on flat terrain in areas that were once open forest.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Queensland western white gum – Eucalyptus argophloia". WetlandInfo. Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Eucalyptus argophloia — Queensland White Gum, Queensland Western White Gum, Lapunyah, Scrub Gum, White Gum". Species Profile and Threats Database. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Western white gum (plantations)" (PDF). State of Queensland, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  4. 1 2 "Approved Conservation Advice for Eucalyptus argophloia (Queensland White Gum)" (PDF). Department of Environment]]. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
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