Eucalyptus rhombica
| Eucalyptus rhombica | |
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| Eucalyptus rhombica near Karara | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. rhombica
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus rhombica | |
Eucalyptus rhombica is a small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to a small area of south-east Queensland. It has rough, ironbark on the trunk and larger branches, smooth bark above, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped or conical fruit.
Description
Eucalyptus rhombica is a tree that typically grows to a height of 20 m (66 ft) and forms a
Taxonomy and naming
Eucalyptus rhombica was first formally described in 1994 by Anthony Bean and Ian Brooker in the journal Austrobaileya from material collected in the Hungry Hills State Forest near Ceratodus.[3][4] The specific epithet (rhombica) is from the Latin rhombicus, referring to the shape of the flower buds.[3]
Distribution and habitat
This eucalypt is restricted to three areas near Toowoomba, Gayndah and Taroom, where it grows in sandy soil.[2][3]
Conservation status
This eucalypt is listed as "least concern" under the Queensland Government Nature Conservation Act 1992.[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus rhombica". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus rhombica". Euclid: Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ JSTOR 41738851.
- ^ "Eucalyptus rhombica". APNI. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus rhombica". WetlandInfo. Queensland Government. Retrieved 13 November 2016.