Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis
| Umbrawarra gum | |
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| Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis in Umbrawarra Gorge | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. umbrawarrensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis | |
Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis, commonly known as the Umbrawarra gum,[2] is a small to medium-sized tree that is endemic to the Northern Territory. It has smooth, powdery white bark, narrow lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, white flowers and cup-shaped to barrel-shaped fruit.
Description
Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis is a tree that typically grows to a height of 18 m (59 ft) and forms a
Taxonomy and naming
Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis was first formally described in 1922 by Joseph Maiden in his book, A Critical Revision of the Genus Eucalyptus from specimens collected by Harald Jensen in 1916 in Umbrawarra Gorge.[5][6] The specific epithet (umbrawarrensis) refers to the type location.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Umbrawarra gum grows in open woodland on ridges, hills and tablelands in the Top End and Victoria River districts of the Northern Territory.[2][3]
Conservation status
This eucalypt is classified as "least concern" under the Northern Territory Government Territory Parks and Wildlife Conservation Act.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis". Australian Plant Census. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Chippendale, George M. "Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis". Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of the Environment and Energy, Canberra. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis". Euclid: Centre for Australian National Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis Maiden". NT Flora. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 16 November 2016.
- ^ "Eucalyptus umbrawarrensis". APNI. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- ^ Maiden, Joseph (1922). A Critical Revision of the Genus Eucalyptus. Sydney: New South Wales Government Printer. pp. 257–258. Retrieved 13 January 2020.