Corymbia ptychocarpa
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Swamp Bloodwood, Spring Bloodwood
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCorymbia ptychocarpa, commonly known as swamp bloodwood or spring bloodwood, is a species of tree that is endemic to northwestern Australia. It has rough bark on the trunk and branches, broadly lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, creamy yellow, pink or red flowers, and barrel-shaped, ribbed fruit.
Description
A medium sized tree. It grows to 8-15 m tall. It spreads 3-10 m wide. The bark is rough. The young branches droop. The leaves are large and leathery. The blade is 10-30 cm long by 4-10 cm wide. The midrib is prominent. The young leaves are much larger. The flowers are large and white or pink. They are in groups of 3-7 on short thick stalks. The occur at the ends of branches. The fruit is a thick barrel-shaped woody capsule. It is 3.5-4 cm long by 2.5-3 cm wide. Sometimes the fruit has ribs.
Edible Uses
The seeds are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The seeds are eaten.
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Distribution
A tropical plant. It is native to NE Australia. It grows in warm temperate regions but can grow in the tropics and subtropics. It needs well drained soils. It is associated with permanent freshwater springs. It can grow in full sun or light shade. It suits hardiness zones 11-12. Mt Cootha Botanical Gardens. In Townsville palmetum.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It can be grown from seed.
Notes
There are at least 500 Eucalyptus species mostly originally in Australia.
Synonyms
References (15)
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