Myrtaceae FAMILY
Eucalyptus gongylocarpa
Eucalyptus gongylocarpa
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Eucalyptus gongylocarpa is an evergreen tree with a crown that is often as wide as the tree is tall; it usually grows around 8 - 12 metres tall, occasionally reaching 20 metres. The trunk can be erect or crooked, and is often divided into two or more main stems[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ]. The tree is used locally for its wood and to provide shade and shelter.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeAustralia - central Western Australia, northwestern South Australia, southeastern Northern Territory
HabitatDry inland regions, where it is found on sand plains, undulating country or dunes, sometimes close to salt lakes; at elevations from 350 - 600 metres[ 418 Title Ecocrop Publication Author Website http://ecocrop.fao.org/ecocrop/srv/en/home Publisher Year 0 ISBN Description Basic information on a wide range of useful plants, plus details of environmental needs where available. ].