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Chamelaucium uncinatum

Chamelaucium uncinatum showing flowers and foliage, ex. cult., University of Auckland.<br>Photographer: Peter J de Lange, Date taken: 18/06/2006, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>.

Chamelaucium uncinatum close up of flowers, ex. cult., University of Auckland.<br>Photographer: Peter J de Lange, Date taken: 18/06/2006, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>.

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Common names

Geraldton wax plant

Biostatus

Exotic

Conservation status

Not applicable

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Red/Pink, White

Threats

This taxon may be prone to Myrtle Rust (Austropuccinia psidii) is an invasive fungus which threatens myrtle species - learn more myrtlerust.org.nz

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Chamelaucium

Family

Myrtaceae

Authority

Chamelaucium uncinatum Schauer

Endemic family

Ecology

Year naturalised

1957

Origin

W. Australia

Other information

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Key to the Myrtaceae of New Zealand

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