Eucalyptus incrassata

Labill.

Yellow mallee, Ridge-fruited Mallee, Lerp Mallee, Mallee Box

Myrtaceae Edible: Lerp 2,741 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Eucalyptus incrassata, commonly known as the lerp mallee, yellow mallee, ridge fruited mallee or rib fruited mallee, is a species of mallee that is endemic to southern Australia. It has smooth bark, sometimes with rough, ribbony bark near the base, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, creamy white, pale yellow, sometimes pink or red flowers, and cylindrical, barrel-shaped or bell-shaped fruit.

Description

A small to medium tree. It grows 3-7 m high. It spreads 4.5-6 m wide. The bark is smooth and peels off. The leaves are thick and sword shaped. The flowers are pale yellow.

Edible Uses

Lerp (the sweet insect-derived substance on the leaves) is eaten.

Distribution

It grows in warm temperate regions. It can grow in the subtropics. It suits semiarid locations. It needs well drained soils. They can be dry. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It can stand heavy frosts.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.

References (10)

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Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 116

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