Brown's box or Reid River box
Eucalyptus brownii
About
Eucalyptus brownii, commonly known as the Brown's box or Reid River box, is a species endemic to Queensland. It is a small to medium-sized tree with hard, tough, fissured bark, lance-shaped adult leaves, flower buds in groups of eleven to fifteen, white flowers and usually cup-shaped fruit.
- Family
- Myrtaceae
How to use it
Eucalyptus brownii can be used for ornamental purposes in gardens due to its attractive flowers and unique fruit. Its tough bark makes it resilient to harsh conditions, making it a suitable choice for landscaping in areas prone to drought. Additionally, the tree can provide habitat for local wildlife, enhancing biodiversity in your garden.
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Gardening tip
When planting a Brown's box tree, make sure to dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper than the root. This helps the tree establish itself better in its new home.
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In the kitchen
The Brown's box tree is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty rather than try to cook with it.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eucalyptus brownii
- Slug
- eucalyptus-brownii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Eucalyptus
- Species
- brownii
- Wikidata QID
- Q3059455
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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