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Melaleuca styphelioides

Tree on lawn on sandy slope, Virginia Lake, Whanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 15/11/2019, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Tree on lawn on sandy slope, Virginia Lake, Whanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 15/11/2019, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Tree on lawn on sandy slope, Virginia Lake, Whanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 15/11/2019, Licence: Public domain. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

Tree on lawn on sandy slope, Virginia Lake, Whanganui.<br>Photographer: Colin C. Ogle, Date taken: 04/02/2019, Licence: Public domain. <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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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

Authority

Melaleuca styphelioides Sm.

Endemic family

No

Ecology

Reason for introduction

Ornamental

Other information

Manaaki Whenua Online Interactive Key

Key to the Myrtaceae of New Zealand