Eucalyptus seeana
| Narrow-leaved red 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. seeana
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus seeana | |
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Eucalyptus seeana, or narrow-leaved red gum,[2] is a species of small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to eastern Australia. It has smooth bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of between seven and eleven, white flowers and hemispherical fruit.
Description
Eucalyptus seeana is a tree that typically grows to a height of 40 m (130 ft) and forms a
Taxonomy and naming
Eucalyptus seeana was first formally described in 1904 by Joseph Maiden in the Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales.[5][6] The specific epithet honours John See.[6]
Distribution and habitat
The narrow-leaved red gum mostly grows as scattered individuals in forest and occurs from near Caloundra in Queensland to near Telegraph Point in New South Wales.[3][4]
Conservation status
The population of this species in the Taree LGA is listed as an "endangered population" and is threatened by habitat fragmentation, weed invasion and forestry activities.[7] In Queensland it is classified as "least concern" under the Nature Conservation Act 1992.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus seeana". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ a b K.Hill. "New South Wales Flora Online: Eucalyptus seeana". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus seeana". Euclid: Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ a b Chippendale, George M. "Eucalyptus seeana". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus seeana". APNI. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ . Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus seeana population in the Greater Taree local government area - profile". New South Wales Government Office of Environment and Heritage. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Eucalyptus seeana". WetlandInfo. Queensland Government. Retrieved 20 December 2019.