Eucalyptus microcarpa

Grey Box
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Myrtales
Family:	Myrtaceae
Genus:	Eucalyptus
Species:	E. microcarpa
Binomial name
Eucalyptus microcarpa (Maiden) Maiden
Synonyms
Eucalyptus hemiphloia var. microcarpa Maiden Eucalyptus woollsiana R.T.Baker Eucalyptus aff. odorata (W.Wimmera)

Eucalyptus microcarpa, or Grey Box, is a species of Eucalyptus which is endemic to Australia.

It is a spreading tree which has fibrous grey bark on the trunk and lower branches, but has smooth, grey-brown bark on its upper branches The flower buds have conical caps and the flowers themselves, which appear from late summer to winter, are cream coloured.

The species occurs inland from the Great Dividing Range. It is found in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and in South Australia, including the Mount Lofty Ranges near Adelaide. It is associated with grassy woodland and loamy soils.

Alternative common names for the species include Gum-topped Box, Inland Grey Box, Narrow-leaved Box and Western Grey Box.

See also

• List of Eucalyptus species

References

• "Eucalyptus micocarpa (Maiden) Maiden". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI), IBIS database. Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Australian Government. http://www.anbg.gov.au/cgi-bin/apni?taxon_id=1603. 
• PlantNET - New South Wales Flora OnlineEucalyptus micocarpa
• Holliday, I. and Watton, G. (1980). A Gardener's Guide to Eucalypts. Australia: Rigby. ISBN 0727012576.