Leaf shape:
- E. tereticornis: Leaves are narrow, lanceolate, and have a pointed tip.
- E. microcarpa: Leaves are small and orbicular, with a rounded tip.
Growth form:
- E. tereticornis: A tall tree that can reach heights of up to 50 meters.
- E. microcarpa: A mallee or small tree, usually reaching a height of around 10 meters.
Bark type:
- E. tereticornis: Bark is smooth, gray, and often mottled in appearance.
- E. microcarpa: Bark is rough, fibrous, and often dark gray or brown in color.
Fruit:
- E. tereticornis: Fruits (sometimes called gumnuts or capsules) are ovoid to cylindrical, with a prominent beak.
- E. microcarpa: Fruits are small and globular, with a short, inconspicuous beak.
Distribution:
- E. tereticornis: Found in eastern Australia, particularly in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and South Australia.
- E. microcarpa: Found in Western Australia, particularly in the southwest coastal regions.
