Eucalyptus elaeophloia
| Nunniong gum | |
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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. elaeophloia
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus elaeophloia | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eucalyptus sp. (Brumby Point) | |
Eucalyptus elaeophloia, commonly known as Nunniong gum[2] or olive mallee,[3] is a species of tree or mallee that is endemic to a restricted area in Victoria. It has mostly smooth greenish to greyish bark, glossy green, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of three, white flowers and conical or hemispherical fruit.
Description
Eucalyptus elaeophloia is a tree or mallee that typically grows to a height of 4–12 m (13–39 ft) and forms a
Taxonomy and naming
Eucalyptus elaeophloia was first formally described in 1990 by Jennifer Chappill, Michael Crisp and Suzanne Prober in the journal Australian Systematic Botany. The type material was collected in 1987 from Brumby Point in the Alpine National Park.[6] The specific epithet (elaeophloia) is derived from the ancient Greek word elaia meaning "olive",[7] referring to the greenish colour of the bark.[2]
This species is closely related to Eucalyptus imlayensis which occurs in New South Wales.[5]
Distribution
Nunniong gum is only known from the Nunniong Plateau.[4]
Due to widespread bushfires in 2003, the known habitat of the species was completely burnt, however most individuals have since resprouted from trunks and lignotubers.[5]
Conservation status
This species is listed as "vulnerable" on the Department of Sustainability and Environment's Advisory List of Rare Or Threatened Plants In Victoria.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus elaeophloia". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus elaeophloia". Euclid: Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Advisroy list of rare or threatened plants in Victoria - 2014" (PDF). The State of Victoria Department of Environment and Primary Industries. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
- ^ a b Brooker, M. Ian V.; Slee, Andrew V. "Eucalyptus elaeophloia". Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ ISBN 1-876473-60-6.
- ^ "Eucalyptus elaeophloia". APNI. Retrieved 27 June 2019.
- ^ "A Grammatical Dictionary of Botanical Latin". Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 15 September 2019.