Eucryphia lucida
About
Eucryphia lucida, the leatherwood, is a species of tree or large shrub endemic to forests of western Tasmania, Australia. An attractive plant used in both horticulture and apiculture, it was promoted by the Tasmanian Branch of the then SGAP as an alternative to the Tasmanian blue gum for Tasmania's floral emblem. It was described as E. billiarderi at one stage, this now being a synonym.
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
How to use it
Leatherwood is used in horticulture due to its attractive appearance and adaptability to various garden settings. Additionally, it supports local ecosystems by providing a food source for bees, making it an excellent choice for gardeners interested in promoting biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Eucryphia lucida
- Slug
- eucryphia-lucida
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cunoniaceae
- Genus
- Eucryphia
- Species
- lucida
- Wikidata QID
- Q1238182
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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