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 viminalis Labill.
subsp. viminalis
Type:
E. angustifolia Desf. ex Link, Enum. Pl. Hort. Berolinensis 2: 30 (1822). T: n.v.
E. viminalis var. rhynchocorys F.Muell. ex Maiden, Forest Fl. New South Wales 7: 131 (1820). T: Snowy R., Vic., F.Mueller; holo: MEL; iso: K, NSW.
Illustrations:
L.Costermans, Native Trees & Shrubs S.E. Australia 360 (1981); M.I.H.Brooker & D.A.Kleinig, Field Guide to Eucalypts 1: 213 (1983); D.J.Boland et al., Forest Trees Australia 4th edn, 471 (1984).
Description:
Bark smooth throughout, white or yellow-white, or rough with undecorticated bark at base or on most of trunk. Adult leaves: lamina 12-20 cm long, 0.8-2 cm wide; lateral veins distinct, at 30°-50°; intramarginal vein up to 1 mm from margin; petiole terete or slightly flattened, 10-25 mm long. Umbels 3- flowered; peduncle angular or flattened, 4-8 mm long. Operculum 3-4 mm long, 3-5 mm wide; hypanthium 2-3 mm long, 3-5 mm wide. Fruits 5-8 mm long, 5-9 mm wide.
Common name:
Manna Gum.
Distribution:
Occurs widely in the wetter parts of south eastern Australia from the Adelaide area, S.A., through Vic. and N.S.W. to south-eastern Qld, and throughout Tas. including King and Flinders Islands. Grows in varied situations from the coastal flats in Tas., valleys of mountainous and hilly country to tablelands, usually in tall open forest.
Notes:
Distinguished by smooth bark often with persistent old bark at base, long narrow leaves, 3-flowered umbels, and sessile or shortly pedicellate fruits with broad, ascending disc. An important forest tree in south-eastern Australia; the wood has been used for building frames, flooring, panelling, joinery and pulp. The trees produce good nectar and pollen for honey production.