Eucalyptus transcontinentalis

Maiden

Boongul, Red Wood, Redwood

Myrtaceae Edible: Water 24 iNaturalist observations

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Summary

Eucalyptus transcontinentalis, commonly known as redwood or boongul, is a species of small to medium-sized tree, sometimes a mallet, that is endemic to the southwest of Western Australia. It has smooth bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds usually in groups of seven, pale yellow flowers and urn-shaped to barrel-shaped fruit.

Description

A stunted tree. It grows 2-15 m high. The bark can be smooth or rough. The flowers are yellow and white.

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Edible Uses

Water can be extracted from the tree.

Traditional Uses

For water

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Medicinal Uses

Traditionally used as a source of water.

Distribution

It grows on red sandy loams and low hills.

Where It Grows

Australia*,

Notes

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

References (6)

Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 454
Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1992, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 4. Lothian. p 230
J. & Proc. Roy. Soc. New South Wales 53:58. 1919
Lazarides, M. & Hince, B., 1993, Handbook of Economic Plants of Australia, CSIRO. p 109
Lord, E.E., & Willis, J.H., 1999, Shrubs and Trees for Australian gardens. Lothian. p 34

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