Crowley, G., Gardener, M. & Marrinan, M. (2007) Tropical Savannas Fire Response Database. Tropical Savannas Cooperative Research Centre, Darwin.

Species: Corymbia aspera
Common name: Rough-leaved Ghost Gum or Rough Leaf Range Gum
Family: Myrtaceae

Habitat: Flammable

Fire response record: 1

• Life Span: Over 20 years
• Growth Form: Small tree
• First seeds: Over 20 years
• Most seeds survive fire: Sometimes in canopy - released annually and sometimes after fire
• Adult fire response: Resprouter (<30% mortality when subject to 100% leaf scorch)
• Most adults survive: 100% crown scorch
• Resprouting type: Epicormic
• Stems and leaves: Evergreen
• Source: Anecdotal observation. Riversleigh section Boodjamulla National Park observation 30/03/2007
• Last updated: November 2007