Corymbia leptoloma

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

Corymbia leptoloma, commonly known as the Paluma Range yellowjacket[1] or yellow jacket, is a member of the Corymbia genus native to Queensland.[2]

The tree typically grows to a height of 20 metres (66 ft) and is covered with rough, tessellated grey-yellow bark on the trunk and larger branches. Adult leaves are bright green on the upper surface and paler underneath, they have a lanceolate shape and are 25 to 40 millimetres (1.0 to 1.6 in) wide.[3]

Corymbia leichhardtii sometimes occurs in the same vicinity and can be distinguished from C. leptoloma by dull leaves that are a similar colour on both sides.

The population of C. leptoloma is unknown but it is restricted to a small area north west of Townsville. It grows in remnant areas of wet sclerophyll forest in association with Syncarpia glomulifera, Eucalyptus resinifera and Corymbia intermedia in gullies or on hillsides. It occurs in coarse sandy soils derived from granite.[3]

See also

List of Corymbia species

References

  1. ↑ "Eucalypts of Northern Australia: ecological & conservation values. A Summary" (PDF). Kimberley to Cape. March 2014. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Corymbia leptoloma — Yellowjacket". Species Profile and Threats Database. Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  3. 1 2 "Approved Conservation Advice for Corymbia leptoloma" (PDF). Department of Environment. 1 October 2008. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
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