Tristaniopsis laurina
Common name
Kanooka, water gum
Family
Myrtaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Trees & Shrubs - Dicotyledons
Conservation status
Not applicable
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Flower colours
Orange, Yellow
Life cycle
Long-lived tree, reproduces solely by seed. Seed is small and short-lived. Wind dispersed and spread through careless disposal of garden waste
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
2004
Origin
Eastern Australia
Reason for introduction
Horticultural.