Agonis flexuosa
Common name
Agonis, peppermint tree, peppermint myrtle, river myrtle
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Flower colours
Red/Pink, White
Life cycle
Seeds are dispersed by wind; seeds mostly released on death of branch
Threats
This taxon may be prone to Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii) is an invasive fungus which threatens myrtle species - learn more myrtlerust.org.nz
Year naturalised
1988
Reason for introduction
Horticultural
Etymology
flexuosa: Flexuous