Border Mallee - profile

Indicative distribution

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known

predicted

The areas shown in pink and/purple are the sub-regions where the species or community is known or predicted to occur. They may not occur thoughout the sub-region but may be restricted to certain areas. ( click here to see geographic restrictions). The information presented in this map is only indicative and may contain errors and omissions.

Scientific name: Eucalyptus microcodon

Conservation status in NSW: Endangered

Commonwealth status: Not listed

Profile last updated: 14 Jun 2020

Description

A multi-stemmed mallee with thin smooth stems and white, pale-grey or pale-brown bark shed in long ribbons. The leaves are glossy green and lance-shaped when adult. Leaves vary in length from 5 - 12 cm and width from 0.8 – 1.6 cm. The club-shaped, minutely warty flower buds are in clusters of seven on a flattened stalk. They develop into small fruits, about 5 – 8 mm long and wide, shaped like a straight-sided or slightly flared cup.

Distribution

Four populations are distributed along the NSW–Queensland border. Three of these occur in Queensland and one occurs in NSW at Mount Glennie near Mount Lindesay.

Habitat and ecology

Shallow infertile soils on mountain tops.

Regional distribution and habitat

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Threats

Inappropriate fire frequency. Fire is needed for regeneration but may kill young plants.
Maintenance or widening of tracks.
Risk of extinction because populations are small.

Recovery strategies

A targeted strategy for managing this species has been developed under the Saving Our Species program; click here for details. For more information on the Saving Our Species program click here

Activities to assist this species

Avoid frequent fire in areas of known or potential habitat.
Identify populations along established tracks and protect them during track-works.
Notify the OEH of any additional occurrences of Border Mallee.

Information sources

Harden, G.J. (ed.) (2002) Flora of New South Wales. Volume 2, Revised Edition. UNSW, Sydney.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (2002) Threatened Species of the Upper North Coast of NSW: Flora. (NSW NPWS, Coffs Harbour)

IBRA Bioregion	IBRA Subregion	Known or predicted	Geographic restrictions region

NSW North Coast	Washpool	Known	None
Other State	QLD	Known	None
South Eastern Queensland	Scenic Rim	Known	Within 20 km of the QLD border and above 400 m altitude
South Eastern Queensland	Woodenbong	Predicted	Within 20 km of the QLD border and above 400 m altitude