Corymbia blakei
Corymbia blakei | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Rosids |
Order: | Myrtales |
Family: | Myrtaceae |
Genus: | Corymbia |
Species: | C. blakei |
Binomial name | |
Corymbia blakei K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson | |
Corymbia blakei, commonly known as the ghost gum,[1] is a bloodwood native to eastern Australia.
The tree typically grows to a height of 10 metres (33 ft) and forms a lignotuber.
C. blakei is native to an area in arid South West and Central West Queensland extending from Cory Range south west of Winton to the upper Paroo and Bulloo River area between Charleville and Quilpie.[1]
Two recognised subspecies are known:
- C. blakei subsp blakei[2]
- C. blakei subsp rasilis
See also
References
- 1 2 "Ghost gum Corymbia blakei K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson, Telopea 6: 437 (1995)". Euclid. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ↑ "Corymbia blakei subsp. blakei". Wetlandinfo. Queensland Government. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
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