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Threatened species

Broad-leaved Sally - profile

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Scientific name: Eucalyptus aquatica
Conservation status in NSW: Vulnerable
Commonwealth status: Vulnerable
Profile last updated: 24 Jan 2024

Description

The Broad-leaved Sally is a tree to 7 m tall. It can have a single trunk or take a many-stemmed, mallee form. The smooth bark sheds in long ribbons. Its juvenile leaves are glossy green and the leaf shape varies. The adult leaves are dull green-blue (glaucous), 5 - 10 cm long and 2 - 4 cm wide. Flowers are in clusters of seven. The fruit is hemispherical, to 7 mm long and wide.

Distribution

Found primarily in the Penrose area near Goulburn where all records are either from State Forest or private property. There is also one record from within Morton National Park.

Habitat and ecology

  • Occurs as scattered plants on open, swampy flats.

Regional distribution and habitat

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Information sources

IBRA Bioregion IBRA Subregion Known or predicted Geographic restrictions region
Sydney BasinBurragorang Known None
Sydney BasinEttrema Known None
Sydney BasinMoss Vale Known None