Corymbia kombolgiensis

Corymbia kombolgiensis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Corymbia
Species: C. kombolgiensis
Binomial name
Corymbia kombolgiensis
(Brooker & Dunlop) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson

Corymbia kombolgiensis, commonly known as the scarp gum[1] or the paper-fruited bloodwood,[2] is a member of the Corymbia genus native to the Northern Territory[3]

The tree typically grows to a height of 12 metres (39 ft) and forms a lignotuber. The bark is grey rough, flaky and tessellated on the trunk and smooth creamy white to orange-brown sometimes powdery elsewhere.[2]

See also

List of Corymbia species

References

  1. "Common Names". Euclid. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Corymbia kombolgiensis (Brooker & Dunlop) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson". NT Flora. Northern Territory Government. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. "Corymbia kombolgiensis (Brooker & Dunlop) K.D. Hill & L.A.S. Johnson, Telopea 6: 414 (1995).". Eucalink. Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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