Eucalyptus spreta
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. spreta
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus spreta | |
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Eucalyptus redimiculifera Eucalyptus paralimnetica | |
Eucalyptus spreta is a mallee tree that is native to an area on the southern coast of Western Australia.[1]
The mallee tree typically grows to a height of 4 to 10 metres (13 to 33 ft) and has smooth bark.[1] The adult leaves are green and have a disjunct arrangement. The flowers are white or cream with a calyx calyptrate and shed early. Fruit are linear and cuboid and contain red seeds.[2]
It grows in flat areas with calcareous loam or red sand soil types.[1]
Distribution
Eucalyptus spreta is found in the IBRA Regions of Coolgardie, Mallee, Nullarbor, and in the Local Government Areas of Dundas and Esperance.
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus spreta". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Eucalyptus spreta L.A.S. Johnson & K.D. Hill, Telopea 9(2): 294 (2001)". Eucalink. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 13 November 2016.