This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Eucalyptus macrorhyncha
  • Red Stringybark

a perennial woody evergreen member of the Eucalyptus genus in the family Myrtaceae.

248px
Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The ecosystem niches for this plant are unknown. Do you know them? Click the edit button to add them!
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementshigh
    High
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 10
    Zone 10
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha has 0 edible uses listed
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha has 0 material uses listed
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Citronellal, an essential oil found in most Eucalyptus species is reported to be mutagenic when used in isolation[1]. In large doses, oil of eucalyptus, like so many essential oils has caused fatalities from intestinal irritation[1]. Death is reported from ingestion of 4 - 24 ml of essential oils, but recoveries are also reported for the same amount[1]. Symptoms include gastroenteric burning and irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, oxygen deficiency, ,weakness, dizziness, stupor, difficult respiration, delirium, paralysis, convulsions, and death, usually due to respiratory failure[1].

Edible uses

Notes

Although there are no reports of edibility, the leaves contain up to 6.24% rutin.

Unknown part

Rutin

Material uses

The leaves contain between 0.1 and 0.3% essential oil.

A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves[2]. A fibre is obtained from the bark. Used for rough cordage, matting, packing etc[3].

Wood - hard, tough, very durable. Used for construction, furniture making etc[3].

Unknown part

Dye
Essential
Fibre
Wood

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

An oleo- resin is exuded from the tree[4]. It can also be obtained from the tree by making incisions in the trunk[5][2]. This resin contains tannin and is powerfully astringent, it is used internally in the treatment of diarrhoea and bladder inflammation[5][2][4], externally it is applied to cuts etc[5][2]. The leaves contain up to 6.24% rutin. This is taken internally in order to strengthen capillaries[4].

Unknown part

Astringent

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - surface sow February/March in a sunny position in a greenhouse[6][7][8]. Species that come from high altitudes appreciate 6 - 8 weeks cold stratification at 2°c[9]. Pot up the seedlings into individual pots as soon as the second set of seed leaves has developed, if left longer than this they might not move well. Plant out into their permanent positions in early summer and give them some protection from the cold in their first winter. The seed can also be sown in June, the young trees being planted in their final positions in late spring of the following year. The seed has a long viability[9].

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Eucalyptus macrorhyncha. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

Prefers a sunny position in a moderately fertile well-drained moisture retentive circum-neutral soil[9]. Tolerates poor and dry soils, especially those low in mineral elements[9]. Intolerant of hot dry conditions[3], the plant can die back during a drought[10].

This species is hardy to at least -7°c in Australian gardens[11], though this cannot be translated directly to British gardens due to our cooler summers plus longer, colder and wetter winters. Plants are said to resist moderate frosts in Australia[3]. It could be worthwhile giving them a try in the mildest areas of this country. Eucalyptus species have not adopted a deciduous habit and continue to grow until it is too cold for them to do so. This makes them more susceptible to damage from sudden cold snaps. If temperature fluctuations are more gradual, as in a woodland for example, the plants have the opportunity to stop growing and become dormant, thus making them more cold resistant. A deep mulch around the roots to prevent the soil from freezing also helps the trees to survive cold conditions[9]. The members of this genus are remarkably adaptable however, there can be a dramatic increase in the hardiness of subsequent generations from the seed of survivors growing in temperate zones[9]. Eucalyptus monocultures are an environmental disaster, they are voracious, allelopathic and encourage the worst possible attitudes to land use and conservation[9]. Plants are shallow-rooting and, especially in windy areas, should be planted out into their permanent positions when small to ensure that they do not suffer from wind-rock[12]. They strongly resent root disturbance and should be container grown before planting out into their permanent position[6]. Flowers are rich in nectar and are a good bee crop[9]. A good shade tree[10].

Plants coppice freely[3].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Eucalyptus macrorhyncha. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Eucalyptus macrorhyncha.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha
Genus
Eucalyptus
Family
Myrtaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
Medicinal uses
[4][5][2]
Material uses & Functions
[2][3]
Botanic
[3][9]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
10
Heat Zone
?
Water
high
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    evergreen
    Herbaceous or Woody
    woody
    Life Cycle
    perennial
    Growth Rate
    vigorous
    Mature Size
    45 x meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Bees
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.






    References

    1. ? 1.01.11.21.3 Duke. J. Handbook of Energy Crops - (1983-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.12.22.32.42.5 Lassak. E. V. and McCarthy. T. Australian Medicinal Plants. ()
    3. ? 3.03.13.23.33.43.53.6 Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria. ()
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.3 Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. ISBN 0-7513-020-31 (1995-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.3 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
    6. ? 6.06.1 Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray (1981-00-00)
    7. ? Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
    8. ? Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 2. Thompson and Morgan. (1988-00-00)
    9. ? 9.09.19.29.39.49.59.69.79.8 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    10. ? 10.010.1 Kelly. S. Eucalypts. (2 volumes.) Nelson, Melbourne (1969-00-00)
    11. ? Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) ISBN 0-7322-0021-0 (1988-00-00)
    12. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)

    "image:Eucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    Retrieved from "http://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Eucalyptus_macrorhyncha&oldid=77200"
    Facts about "Eucalyptus macrorhyncha"RDF feed
    Article is incompleteYes +
    Article requires citationsNo +
    Article requires cleanupYes +
    Belongs to familyMyrtaceae +
    Belongs to genusEucalyptus +
    Has binomial nameEucalyptus macrorhyncha +
    Has common nameRed Stringybark +
    Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
    Has edible partUnknown part +
    Has edible useRutin +
    Has fertility typeBees +
    Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
    Has growth rateVigorous +
    Has hardiness zone10 +
    Has imageEucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg +
    Has lifecycle typePerennial +
    Has material partUnknown part +
    Has material useDye +, Essential +, Fibre + and Wood +
    Has mature height45 +
    Has medicinal partUnknown part +
    Has medicinal useAstringent +
    Has primary imageEucalyptus macrorhyncha 01.jpg +
    Has search nameeucalyptus macrorhyncha + and red stringybark +
    Has shade toleranceNo shade +
    Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
    Has soil texture preferenceSandy +, Loamy + and Clay +
    Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
    Has sun preferenceFull sun +
    Has taxonomic rankSpecies +
    Has taxonomy nameEucalyptus macrorhyncha +
    Has water requirementshigh +
    Is deciduous or evergreenEvergreen +
    Is herbaceous or woodyWoody +
    Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
    PFAF cultivation notes migratedNo +
    PFAF edible use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF material use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF medicinal use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF propagation notes migratedNo +
    PFAF toxicity notes migratedNo +
    Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
    Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +
    Has subobjectThis property is a special property in this wiki.Eucalyptus macrorhyncha +, Eucalyptus macrorhyncha +, Eucalyptus macrorhyncha +, Eucalyptus macrorhyncha +, Eucalyptus macrorhyncha + and Eucalyptus macrorhyncha +