Eucalyptus nitens
Ribbon Gum, Shining Gum
Other regional names: Sillvertop
- Sillvertop
Also known as: Eucalyptus goniocalyx var. nitens H.Deane & Maiden
- Eucalyptus goniocalyx var. nitens H.Deane & Maiden
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in Australasia, Eucalyptus nitens (commonly known as Ribbon Gum or Shining Gum) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Victoria
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Tasmania