Swamp bloodwood or spring bloodwood
Corymbia ptychocarpa
About
Corymbia ptychocarpa, commonly known as swamp bloodwood or spring bloodwood, is a species of tree that is endemic to northwestern Australia. It has rough bark on the trunk and branches, broadly lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of seven, creamy yellow, pink or red flowers, and barrel-shaped, ribbed fruit.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
How to use it
Swamp bloodwood is valued for its ornamental beauty, making it a great addition to gardens and landscapes in suitable climates. Its striking flowers and unique fruit can attract wildlife, contributing to local biodiversity.
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Gardening tip
When planting swamp bloodwood, ensure it has enough space to grow, as it can develop a large trunk and canopy. Choose a location with well-drained soil to mimic its natural habitat.
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In the kitchen
Swamp bloodwood is not eaten by humans. Its unique characteristics are more appreciated in nature and for ornamental purposes rather than culinary uses.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Corymbia ptychocarpa
- Slug
- corymbia-ptychocarpa
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Corymbia
- Species
- ptychocarpa
- Wikidata QID
- Q5173737
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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