South East Arnhem Land plants and animals
Stringibak
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SE Arnhem Land plants and animals)
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Where It Lives (habitat)
It loves deep, sandy soils and can grow from seed. Its very common in SE Arnhem Land.
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Cultural Significance & Uses
'We used the bark for carrying. It's used for art - they peel the bark off and burn it, stamp on it to make it flat, then use it for painting.'
- Daphne Daniels
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Flowering And Fruits
Its creamy- white flowers grow from June to September.
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Language Names:
Language Name
Kriol: Stringibak
Marra: Bambuja
Ritharrŋu/ Wägilak: Gaḏayka'
Ngandi: Gu-gardaykgah
Wubuy: Lhuuny
Ngalakgan: Jitjbu; Gardaykga
Alawa: Bambuja
Rembarrnga: Gardaykkah
English: Stringy Bark
Scientific name: Eucalyptus tetrodonta
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Source: Karis Robertson, Yangbala Project 28/6/18 / Yugul Mangi Rangers
Taxonomy from
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Phylum: Charophyta
- Class: Equisetopsida
- Subclass: Magnoliidae
- Superorder: Rosanae
- Order: Myrtales
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Genus: Eucalyptus
- Species: Eucalyptus tetrodonta
Infraspecific taxa
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Last updated: Unknown; Feb 29, 2024 12:42
Status: Legacy