Eucalyptus gunnii
Common name
Cider gum
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
NVS code
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EUCGUN
Conservation status
Not assessed
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