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Eucalyptus obtusiflora DC.
Dongara Mallee

Reference
Prodr. 3:220 (1828)
Conservation Code
Not threatened
Naturalised Status
Native to Western Australia
Name Status
Current

(Mallee), to 5 m high, bark fibrous and smooth. Fl. white, Jan to May. Sand & loam. Interdunal hollows.

Grazyna Paczkowska, Descriptive Catalogue, 22 November 1995

Distribution

IBRA Regions
Avon Wheatbelt, Carnarvon, Geraldton Sandplains, Jarrah Forest, Mallee, Swan Coastal Plain, Yalgoo.
IBRA Subregions
Edel, Geraldton Hills, Katanning, Lesueur Sandplain, Merredin, Northern Jarrah Forest, Perth, Tallering, Western Mallee, Wooramel.
IMCRA Regions
Central West Coast, Ningaloo, Shark Bay, Zuytdorp.
Local Government Areas (LGAs)
Carnamah, Carnarvon, Chapman Valley, Coorow, Corrigin, Cunderdin, Dalwallinu, Dandaragan, Dowerin, Greater Geraldton, Irwin, Kellerberrin, Kondinin, Koorda, Merredin, Mingenew, Moora, Morawa, Narembeen, Northampton, Perenjori, Shark Bay, Tammin, Three Springs, Toodyay, Upper Gascoyne, Victoria Plains, Wongan-Ballidu, Wyalkatchem.