Leptospermum variabile
Biostatus
Exotic
Conservation status
Not applicable
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
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 genus
No
Endemic family
No
Ecology
Year naturalised
2005
Origin
Australia
Reason for introduction
Horticultural
Life cycle and dispersal
Reproduces by seed. Seeds dispersed by wind and water, seeds usually released on death of branch.
Other information
Etymology
leptospermum: Slender seed