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Eucalyptus pulchella

Planted specimen. Bulls. Dec 2012.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Foliage. Planted specimen. Bulls. Dec 2012.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Common names

white peppermint

Biostatus

Exotic

Structural class

Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons

Flower colours

Cream, White

Conservation status

Not applicable

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

Family

Myrtaceae

Authority

Eucalyptus pulchella Desf.

Ecology

Year naturalised

1988

Origin

Tasmania

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.

pulchella: Pretty little thing

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Key to the Myrtaceae of New Zealand

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