Corymbia zygophylla
| Corymbia zygophylla | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Rosids |
| Order: | Myrtales |
| Family: | Myrtaceae |
| Genus: | Corymbia |
| Species: | C. zygophylla |
| Binomial name | |
| Corymbia zygophylla (Blakely) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson | |
| Synonyms | |
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Corymbia zygophylla, commonly known as the Broome Bloodwood, is a species of plant in the myrtle family that is native to northern Western Australia.[1]
Description
It grows as a straggly tree up to 9 m in height, with rough, tessellated bark. It produces cream-white flowers from December to January.[1]
Distribution and habitat
It occurs on red sandy soils, on dunes and sandplains. In Western Australia it is found in the Carnarvon, Central Kimberley, Dampierland, Great Sandy Desert, Ord Victoria Plain and Pilbara IBRA bioregions.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Corymbia zygophylla". FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
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