Eucalyptus erythrocorys
| Illyarrie | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Eucalyptus |
| Species: | E. erythrocorys |
| Binomial name | |
| Eucalyptus erythrocorys F. Muell. | |
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| E. erythrocorys, field distribution | |
Eucalyptus erythrocorys, commonly known as Illyarrie, Red-capped gum or Helmet nut gum,[1] is a mallee from Western Australia. The common name Illyarrie is the Noongar peoples name for the plant.[2]
It is a small tree typically growing to a height of 3 to 8 metres (10 to 26 ft). The bark is smooth[3] with a creamy colour but can have a few rough brown coloured patches where it persists on the trunk instead of being shed. The adult leaves are dark green sickle-shaped.
It blooms between February and April and produces yellow flowers.[3] The Illyarrie is notable for its big flowers which can be 5 cm across or more. They are bright yellow, being covered by a bright-red cap (operculum) in bud - giving the epithet erythrocorys (red-helmet). The stamens are arranged in 4 bundles and the fruits are ribbed with a red top.
The species has a limited distribution north of Perth where it is found on undulating limestone ridges and outcrops growing in sandy alkaline soils near Dongara as well as north of Kalbarri National Park.[1]
External links
- Article with Pictures from the Winter 2002 edition of the Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden newsletter
References
- Holliday, I. A field guide to Australian trees (3rd edition), Reed New Holland, 2002
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus erythrocorys". Austrlain Native Plants Society. 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- ↑ "Noongar names for plants". kippleonline.net. Retrieved 30 November 2016.
- 1 2 "Eucalyptus erythrocorys". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Parks and Wildlife.
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