Eucalyptus parvula
Small-leaved Gum | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Eucalyptus |
Species: | E. parvula |
Binomial name | |
Eucalyptus parvula L.A.S.Johnson & K.D.Hill | |
Synonyms | |
Eucalyptus parvifolia Cambage |
Eucalyptus parvula, the Small-leaved Gum is a eucalyptus of south eastern Australia.[1] A feature of this plant is the relatively small leaves.
It occurs in New South Wales, from the locations of Countegany to Kybean.[2]
This seldom seen plant is considered rare with a ROTAP rating of 2VCi. The future of this plant is of concern by scientists, who consider it endangered by extinction in New South Wales.[3] It is eligible for a listing as a vulnerable species under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.[4]
References
- ↑ A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0-909605-62-9. Page 191.
- ↑ "Eucalyptus parvula". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
- ↑ http://www.threatenedspecies.environment.nsw.gov.au/tsprofile/search_simpleresults.aspx?keywords=parvula&Go.x=0&Go.y=0
- ↑ "Approved Conservation Advice for Eucalyptus parvula (Small-leaved Gum)" (PDF). Approved conservation advice (s266B of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999). Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. Retrieved 17 October 2010.
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