Agonis flexuosa
Common name
Agonis, peppermint tree, peppermint myrtle, river myrtle
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Life cycle
Seeds are dispersed by wind; seeds mostly released on death of branch
Threats
This taxon confirmed to be prone to Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii), an invasive fungus which threatens myrtle species. Learn more myrtlerust.org.nz
Year naturalised
1988
Reason for introduction
Horticultural
Etymology
flexuosa: Flexuous