Swamp Box (species: Eucalyptus largiflorens) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Eucalyptus largiflorens
Swamp Box


©Tony Rodd: Swamp Box (Eucalyptus largiflorens)

©Tony Rodd: Swamp Box (Eucalyptus largiflorens)

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Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Myrtales
Family Myrtaceae
Genus Eucalyptus
Species Eucalyptus largiflorens
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Distinguishing features

It has persistent, fibrous or flaky bark which is a grey to grey-black colour. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 2000 cm (Height)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Swamp Box (Eucalyptus largiflorens)

Distribution and habitat preferences

The species occurs in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. 

It is often the dominant tree species in vegetation communities where it occurs, primarily grassy woodlands in seasonally flooded areas, and is usually associated with heavy, black clay soils. (Wikipedia)

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