Corymbia peltata

Corymbia peltata

(Rusty Jacket, Yellow Jacket )

FAMILY

Myrtaceae

Species

Corymbia peltata

Common name(s)

Rusty Jacket, yellow Jacket

Flower colour; life form

White; tree

Campus

Townsville

Description

This north Queensland species has yellowish, loose flaky bark on the trunk and main branches. Mature leaves are broadly ovate, peltate at the base to 15 x 8 cm., lateral veins prominent, small hairs on the petiole.

Additional image

Image of peltata trunk