Eucalyptus nitens

Flower buds in groups of 7. In cultivation, Durie Hill, Wanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 25/05/2010, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>.

Flower buds and flowers. In cultivation, Durie Hill, Wanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 25/05/2010, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>.

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Common name

shining gum

Family

Myrtaceae

Authority

Eucalyptus nitens (H.Deane & Maiden) Maiden

Flora category

Vascular – Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

NVS code

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EUCNIT

Conservation status

Not applicable

Flower colours

Cream, 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

Year naturalised

1988

Origin

S. NSW, E. Victoria

Etymology

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

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