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Eucryphia moorei

Common name:	Stinkwood	Family:	Eucryphiaceae
Author:	F.Muell.	Botanical references:	11, 154, 200
Synonyms:
Known Hazards:	None known
Range:	Australia - New South Wales.
Habitat:	Rich moist soils in forests at low altitudes[11, 154, 184].
Edibility Rating (1-5):	0	Medicinal Rating (1-5):	0

Physical Characteristics

An evergreen tree growing to 20m at a medium rate. It is hardy to zone 9. It is in leaf all year, in flower from August to September. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects. We rate it 0/5 for edibility and 0/5 for medicinal use.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil. The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil.

Habitats and Possible Locations

Woodland, Canopy, Secondary.

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Disclaimer

None known

Other Uses

Tannin; Wood.

The bark contains 7% tannin.
Wood - close grained, rather tough. Used for cabinet work.

Cultivation details

Prefers a moist well-drained soil pretty free of lime[11, 200]. Requires plenty of light if it is to flower freely, tolerating almost full sun if the soil is cool and moist[11]. Prefers to grow with its roots in the shade and its canopy in the sun[200]. Another report says that it is shade tolerant[157]. Does not thrive in very cold, dry or exposed positions[154, 200].
This species is only hardy in sheltered maritime gardens, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[184]. It grows very well in the mild maritime areas of the country, there is a tree 16 metres tall in &ndndndnd[11].

Propagation

Seed - sow February in a greenhouse. The seed should be stored cool and dry over the winter. Germination is usually good[78]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 6 - 8cm with a heel, June/July in individual pots in a frame. Roots in 5 - 6 weeks. A variable percentage succeed[78].
Layering in late summer. Takes 16 months. High percentage[78].

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Web References

[G] Data (Common Names, Uses, Distribution) from the USDA/ARS NPGS's GRIN taxonomic database.
[HP] Links, Photos, Suppliers from Hortiplex Plant Database

See the PFAF Links Pages for other sources.

Also try Photos and info from the The Plants Database which has 14,000 images.

References

[11] Bean. W. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Murray 1981
A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures.

[78] Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co 1948
A bit dated but a good book on propagation techniques with specific details for a wide range of plants.

[154] Ewart. A. J. Flora of Victoria.
A flora of eastern Australia, it is rather short on information that is useful to the plant project.

[157] Wrigley. J. W. and Fagg. M. Australian Native Plants. Collins. (Australia) 1988 ISBN 0-7322-0021-0
A lovely book, written in order to encourage Australian gardeners to grow their native plants. A little bit of information for the plant project.

[184] Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books 1989 ISBN 0-330-30258-2
Excellent photographs and a terse description of 1900 species and cultivars.

[200] Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5
Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

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