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Corymbia citriodora

(Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson (1995)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Corymbia

lemon-scented gum

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Trees 25–40 m tall.

Stems: Bark white or sometimes pink, red or bluish gray, powdery, smooth throughout.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Adult Alternate. Blades lanceolate to narrowly lanceolate, 8–16 cm long, 0.5–2 cm wide. Apex acuminate. Surfaces concolorous; blade strongly lemon–scented. Margins entire. Petioles 13–20 mm long. Stipules vestigial or absent.

Flowers: Flowers 3 in umbels arranged in terminal, compound inflorescences, peduncles 3–7 mm long, pedicels 1–6 mm long. buds clavate, 8–10 mm long, 4–5 mm wide; operculum hemispherical. Flowers bisexual (perfect), actinomorphic. Calyx modified into an operculum; operculum rounded to conical or slightly beaked. Stamens numerous, in several whorls; anthers dithecal. Ovary inferior; ovules with axile placentation.

Fruit: Fruit ovoid to urceolate; often warty; 7–15 mm long; 7–11 mm wide; valves included.

Ploidy: 2n = 20; 22; 28

Habitat: Planted on Kaua'i; O'ahu; Moloka'i; Maui; and Hawai'i; and at least regenerating from seed in these areas.

Elevation Range:

Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

USES

  • Yes

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Ni'ihau(Incl. Lehua) Only found in cultivation
Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Forestry

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Telopea 6: 388 (1995)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:952 (K, O, Mo, M, H [as Eucalyptus citriodora]); Hill & Johnson 1995:388/Herbst & Wagner 1999:24 (COMBNOV:Syn. E. citriodora); Staples & Herbst 2005:417, 420 (KEY [as E. citriodora]), 421 (DESCR)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson mts. on back of hawaii kai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. lied s.n. Oahu US 3/18/1965
2 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Koloa Dist., Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden, W side of Lawai Valley, new headquarters at end of Papalina Rd. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D. H. 5713 Kauai US 11/18/1987
3 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson manoa valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN t. g. yuncker 3128 Oahu US 2/10/1932
4 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Mts. on back of Hawaii Kai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lied, D. s.n. Oahu US 3/18/1965
5 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson ahupuaa of halepuaa forest reserve in the puna district. in the us forest service site 1 experimental planting area Planted in the Experimental planting area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN esp field crew collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 10/11/1979
6 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Planted tree on the grounds of the Kauai Museum in Lihue town PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Spence, G. 420 Kauai BISH 11/3/1976
7 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Paniau PRESERVED_SPECIMEN St. John, H. 23587 Niihau BISH 3/30/1949
8 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson wahiawa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN korte, k.h. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 7/10/1944
9 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Kalaupapa National Historical Park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wysong, M.L. 551 Molokai BISH 1/4/2005
10 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Waimea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E.L. 31088 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
11 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Wahiawa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Korte, K.H. s.n. Oahu BISH 7/10/1944
12 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson koloa dist., pacific tropical botanical garden, lawai valley, new headquarters at end of papalina rd, w side of lawai valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence 5713 Kauai US 11/18/1987
13 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu, Kamehameha Girl's School PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rankin, P. s.n. Oahu US 2/19/1938
14 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson NW part of Hawaii, Wiamea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Little Jr., E. L. 31088 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
15 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson nw part of hawaii, wiamea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN e. l. little jr. 31088 Hawaii US 8/18/1976
16 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson on the grounds of the kauai museum in lihue town PRESERVED_SPECIMEN g. spence 420 Kauai US 11/3/1976
17 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson On the grounds of the Kauai Museum in Lihue town PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Spence, G. 420 Kauai US 11/3/1976
18 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson paniau PRESERVED_SPECIMEN st.john, h. collector number: 23587 Niihau BISH 3/30/1949
19 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu, Kamehameha Girls' School PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Rankin, P. s.n. Oahu BISH 2/19/1938
20 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus; Sherman Laboratory PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lau, J. 1892 Oahu BISH 1/21/1986
21 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Koloa District, Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden, Lawai Valley; New Headquarters at end of Papalina Road, W. side of Lawai Valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5713 Kauai BISH 9/18/1987
22 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu: Mountains back of Hawaii Kai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lied, D. s.n. Oahu BISH 3/18/1965
23 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu: Manoa Valley; University of Hawaii Manoa Campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Krajina, V.J. 620518002 Oahu BISH 5/18/1962
24 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson kalaupapa national historical park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wysong, m.l. collector number: 551 Molokai BISH 1/4/2005
25 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve in the Puna District. In the US Forest Service Site 1 Experimental Planting Area Planted in the Experimental planting area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ESP Field Crew Collector Number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 10/11/1979
26 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson ahupuaa of Halepuaa Forest Reserve in the Puna District. In the US Forest Service Site 1 Experimental Planting Area Planted in the Experimental planting area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN ESP Field Crew s.n. Hawaii BISH 10/11/1979
27 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Paniau PreservedSpecimen St. John, H. Collector Number: 23587 Niihau BISH Specimen 3/30/1949
28 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson parker ranch, waimea, waikii PRESERVED_SPECIMEN munro, g.c. collector number: 21 Hawaii BISH 2/19/1937
29 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson koloa district, pacific tropical botanical garden, lawai valley; new headquarters at end of papalina road, w. side of lawai valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. student intern class collector number: 5713 Kauai BISH 9/18/1987
30 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson honolulu: manoa valley; university of hawaii manoa campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN krajina, v.j. collector number: 620518002 Oahu BISH 5/18/1962
31 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Parker Ranch, Waimea, Waikii PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Munro, G.C. 21 Hawaii BISH 2/19/1937
32 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson honolulu, kamehameha girls' school PRESERVED_SPECIMEN rankin, p. Oahu BISH 2/19/1938
33 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson kapapala, kau PRESERVED_SPECIMEN russ, g.w. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH 8/8/1927
34 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honolulu, Tantalus HUMAN_OBSERVATION Porter, B. Oahu 10/20/2017
35 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Poamoho HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Oahu 1/26/2005
36 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Poamoho HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Oahu 1/26/2005
37 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Kealakekua HUMAN_OBSERVATION Friday, J.B. Hawaii 11/19/2014
38 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson honolulu; university of hawaii manoa campus; sherman laboratory PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lau, j. collector number: 1892 Oahu BISH 1/21/1986
39 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson waimea PRESERVED_SPECIMEN little jr., e.l. collector number: 31088 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1976
40 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson koloa dist., pacific tropical botanical garden, w side of lawai valley, new headquarters at end of papalina rd. Slightly off the top of Puu-O-Kona, on windward side, just on the edge of a steep drop; growing among wind stunted, prostrate Metrosideros & Vaccinium. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN d. h. lorence 5713 Oahu BISH 11/18/1987
41 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson honolulu: mountains back of hawaii kai PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lied, d. collector number: s.n. Oahu BISH 3/18/1965
42 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson planted tree on the grounds of the kauai museum in lihue town PRESERVED_SPECIMEN spence, g. collector number: 420 Kauai BISH 11/3/1976
43 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Kapapala, Kau PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Russ, G.W. s.n. Hawaii BISH 4/10/1905
44 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Lyon Arboretum. Along trails on upper slopes of Manoa Valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Andrew Townesmith|Karen M. Meyer Townesmith 1034 Missouri Botanical Garden 4/30/2008
45 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden, new headquarters at end of Papalina Road, W side of Lawai Valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5713 Kauai PTBG 11/18/1987
46 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Honokowai Valley. South rim of valley at edge of former canefield. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H30136 Maui PTBG 3/24/2001
47 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Kalaheo. Pacific Tropical Botanical Garden, new headquarters at end of Papalina Road, W side of Lawai Valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5713 Kauai PTBG 11/18/1987
48 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Oahu Island, Honolulu, University of Hawaii campus PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Vladimir J. Krajina 620518002 UBC 5/18/1962
49 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson honolulu, kamehameha girl's school PRESERVED_SPECIMEN p. rankin s.n. MO 2/19/1938
50 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson lyon arboretum. along trails on upper slopes of manoa valley. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN andrew townesmith|karen m. meyer townesmith 1034 MO 4/30/2008
51 Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson Manoa Valley PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Yuncker, T. G. 3128 Oahu US 1932-00-00
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