Eucalyptus tereticornis
Common names
forest red gum
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
1957
Origin
E. Australia
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.
tereticornis: From the Latin teres ‘rounded’ and cornu ‘horn’ or ‘spur’ meaning terete-shaped spur. Terete is the opposite to angular and is used in contradistinction when speaking of long bodies, such as stems or leaves.