Eucalyptus baudiniana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Eucalyptus baudiniana |
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Eucalyptus
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baudiniana
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Eucalyptus baudiniana is a special type of eucalypt tree that mostly grows in Western Australia. It's sometimes called a "mallee," which means it's a shrubby tree with many stems. This tree has rough bark on its main trunk and smooth, brownish bark higher up on its branches. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are white. After the flowers, it grows barrel-shaped fruits.
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About the Eucalyptus baudiniana Tree
Eucalyptus baudiniana usually grows as a tree, reaching about 5 to 12 metres (16 to 39 ft) tall. Sometimes, it can even grow up to 20 metres (66 ft)! It has a special woody swelling at its base called a lignotuber. This helps the tree regrow if there's a fire or damage.
Bark and Leaves
The bark on the main part of the trunk is rough and dark grey. It can feel a bit like fiber or flakes. As you look up the tree, the bark on the branches becomes smooth and is a grey-brown color.
The leaves of the adult tree are glossy green on both sides. They are long and narrow, shaped like a spear, and can be 45 to 95 mm (1.8 to 3.7 in) long and 5 to 15 mm (0.20 to 0.59 in) wide. Each leaf has a small stem, called a petiole, that connects it to the branch.
Flowers and Fruit
The flowers of Eucalyptus baudiniana are white and bloom between November and April. Before they open, they are oval-shaped buds. These buds grow in small groups of seven to fifteen on a flat stalk called a peduncle. Each bud is about 5 to 8 mm (0.20 to 0.31 in) long and has a rounded cap, called an operculum, which has a small point on its tip.
After the flowers, the tree produces barrel-shaped fruits. These fruits are about 4 to 6 mm (0.16 to 0.24 in) long and 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in) wide. Inside the fruits are small, flattened brown seeds.
Naming the Eucalyptus baudiniana
This tree was first officially described in 1976 by two scientists, Denis John Carr and Maisie Carr. They named it Eucalyptus baudiniana to honor a famous navigator and explorer named Nicolas Baudin.
Where Eucalyptus baudiniana Grows
You can find Eucalyptus baudiniana scattered along the west coast of Western Australia. It grows in areas from near Kalbarri down to places like the Yarra Yarra Lakes, Coomberdale, and Perenjori. It likes to grow in sandy or loamy soils, and sometimes even in salty soils.
Conservation Status
The Government of Western Australia's Department of Parks and Wildlife has classified Eucalyptus baudiniana as "not threatened." This means it's not currently in danger of disappearing.
