This native tree
is commonly known as
gum-topped box.
Eucalyptus moluccana
is described as a "dicot"
in the
Myrtaceae
family.
In the Queensland Nature Conservation Act it is classified as Least Concern.
Under the Federal Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act it is not classified.
Prefers heavy sometimes sodic soils.
It has been recorded in the Wide Bay district in the Queensland Herbarium Census and is
listed as occurring in the Fraser Coast region in the Atlas of Living Australia.
Reported at 28 Fraser Coast localities: Takura, Pacific Haven, Craignish, Point Vernon, Burrum River, Burrum Heads, Susan River, Torbanlea, Booral, Pialba, Beelbi Creek, Mount Urah, Yerra, Tinana, Paterson, Tiaro, Eli Waters, Toogoom, Walkers Point, Gundiah, St Mary, Gootchie, Netherby, Woocoo, Glenbar, Bauple Forest, Owanyilla, Duckinwilla.
Fraser Coast distribution based on field reports.
AVH