Eucalyptus leucophloia, commonly known as snappy gum or migum,[2] is a species of small tree or mallee that is endemic to northern Australia.
Eucalyptus leucophloia is a mallee or small tree that forms a lignotuber.
[8] In 2000, Ken Hill and Brooker described two subspecies and the names have been accepted by the Australian Plant Census:[11] Brooker placed E. leucophloia in Section Brevidoliae with E. rupestris, E. kenneallyi, E. umbrawarrensis, E. confluens, E. brevifolia and E.
[14] Subspecies euroa occurs in the central parts of the Northern Territory between Katherine, Tennant Creek and the southern part of Arnhem Land[4] and into north western Queensland[15] between Mount Isa, Cloncurry and Dajarra.
[6] It is found among low woodland communities it will often form pure stands over an understorey of Acacia shrubs and Triodia spinifex grasses.