Eucalyptus eugenioides
Common names
thin-leaved stringybark
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Flower colours
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
Family
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
1985
Origin
NSW, S.E. Queensland
Other information
Etymology
eucalyptus: From the Greek eu ‘good or well’ and calypha ‘covered’, alluding to the calyx which covers the flower like a lid.
eugenioides: Like Eugenia, a species of myrtle