Family:
Myrtaceae
Eucalyptus stellulata
Black Sallee
Other Names: Black Sally
First Nations Name(s):
Name Origin:
stellulata — from Latin stella, star, referring to clusters of pointed buds.
Regional Subspecies:
Occurrence:
Regional:
Rarely lower than 800 m elevation. Noted in the areas: Upper Gilmore; Greenhills-Tarcutta; Ardenside-Welaregang; Paddy’s River-Burra Valley and Rosewood Plateau.
Australia:
NSW, Vic.
Habitat:
Grassy woodland. Fertile loamy or alluvial soils on cold flats at higher altitudes.
Habit:
Tree to 15 m high with spreading branches and fairly dense crown of green glossy leaves.
Site Preference:
Poorly-drained soils. Resists frost, snow and wind.
Flowering:
White-cream, Apr-Oct. Prolific.
Seed Collection:
Generally throughout the year, particularly spring-summer.
Propagation:
From seed (± 355 viable seeds per gram).
VALUES:
Shade & Shelter:
Useful shelter for exposed, high altitude sites. Useful low to medium-level cover in windbreaks.
Land Protection:
Useful for poorly-drained areas.
Wildlife:
Excellent habitat. Flowers are a valuable nectar source for birds, such as honeyeaters, and insects. Various native birds feed on seeds and fruits.
Fuel:
Good stove fuel.
Timber:
Pale. Not durable.
Ornamental:
Attractive specimen.
Other:
Leaves produce pale-fawn dye with alum as mordant.