Eucalyptus gunnii

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Common name

cider gum

Family

Myrtaceae

Authority

Eucalyptus gunnii Hook.f.

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

NVS code

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EUCGUN

Conservation status

Not applicable

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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

1957

Origin

C. Tasmania

Etymology

eucalyptus: From the Greek eu ‘good or well’ and calypha ‘covered’, alluding to the calyx which covers the flower like a lid.

gunnii: After Gunn, a Tasmanian plant collector

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