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'''''Eucalyptus deuaensis''''', the '''Mongamulla Mallee''' is a [[eucalyptus]] of south eastern [[Australia]]. A threatened species, with a rarity rating of 2RCit on [[ROTAP]].<ref>{{cite web |title=''Eucalyptus deuaensis''|work= PlantNET - NSW Flora Online|url=http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&lvl=sp&name=Eucalyptus~deuaensis}}</ref> |
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The original specimen was collected in 1984, at the only known population, near [[Mongamulla Mountain]], in [[Deua National Park]], west of [[Moruya]].<ref>A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0909605629 <small>page 275</small></ref> |
The original specimen was collected in 1984, at the only known population, near [[Mongamulla Mountain]], in [[Deua National Park]], west of [[Moruya]].<ref>A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0909605629 <small>page 275</small></ref> |
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Found at altitudes between 500 and 800 metres above sea level on infertile shallow soil, based on [[rhyolite]]. |
Found at altitudes between 500 and 800 metres above sea level on infertile shallow soil, based on [[rhyolite]]. |
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The ''Mongamulla Mallee'' is a [[mallee]] or small tree to 5 metres tall. |
The ''Mongamulla Mallee'' is a [[mallee]] or small tree to 5 metres tall. Old bark is grey or a pale reddish brown. After the shedding of the old bark, the newer bark underneath is white or yellowish. |
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Leaves are [[lanceolate]] or curved in shape; 7 to 10 cm long, 1 to 1.7 cm wide. The same glossy colour green above as below. Leaf veins are not easily seen. Though oil glands are prominent. Flowering occurs in January and February. The angular gumnuts are crowded together, without stalks. |
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Eucalyptus deuaensis, the Mongamulla Mallee is a eucalyptus of south eastern Australia. A threatened species, with a rarity rating of 2RCit on ROTAP.[1]
The original specimen was collected in 1984, at the only known population, near Mongamulla Mountain, in Deua National Park, west of Moruya.[2]
Found at altitudes between 500 and 800 metres above sea level on infertile shallow soil, based on rhyolite. The Mongamulla Mallee is a mallee or small tree to 5 metres tall. Old bark is grey or a pale reddish brown. After the shedding of the old bark, the newer bark underneath is white or yellowish.
Leaves are lanceolate or curved in shape; 7 to 10 cm long, 1 to 1.7 cm wide. The same glossy colour green above as below. Leaf veins are not easily seen. Though oil glands are prominent. Flowering occurs in January and February. The angular gumnuts are crowded together, without stalks.
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus deuaensis". PlantNET - NSW Flora Online.
- ^ A Field Guide to Eucalypts - Brooker & Kleinig volume 1, ISBN 0909605629 page 275