Eucalyptus tereticornis
Common name
forest red gum
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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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
Year naturalised
1957
Origin
E. Australia
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.