An Introduction to the Eucalypts
[This information taken from - Chippendale, G.M. Eucalyptus. In: Chippendale, G.M. (1988). Flora of Australia Vol. 19, Myrtaceae, Eucalyptus, Angophora, Australian Government Publising Service, Canberra.]
Eucalyptus radiata Siber ex DC.
subsp. radiata
Illustrations:
S.Kelly et al., Eucalypts 1: t. 175 (1983); M.I.H.Brooker & D.A.Kleinig, Field Guide to Eucalypts 1: 115 (1983); D.J.Boland et al., Forest Trees Australia 4th edn, 343 (1984).
Description:
Tree to 30 m, often 10-15 m. Juvenile leaves green. Adult leaves narrowly lanceolate to almost linear, acuminate, thin; lamina 7-15 cm long, 0.7-1.5 cm wide, green; petiole terete, 5-15 mm long. Peduncle 2-8 mm long; pedicels 1-5 mm long. Operculum 1-2 mm long, 2-3 mm wide; hypanthium 2-3 mm long and wide. Fruits hemispherical or subglobular, 3-7 mm long, 4-7 mm wide; disc ħlevel; valves ħlevel.
Common name:
Narrow-leaved Peppermint.
Distribution:
Occurs throughout eastern N.S.W., A.C.T. and Vic. from the northern tablelands southwards including some near-coastal areas, usually in open forest.
Notes:
Has been used in commercial oil distillation. The wood is useful in general construction.