Syncarpia glomulifera
Red Luster, Red Turpentine
Other regional names: Turpentine +1 more
- Turpentine
- Turpentine Tree
Also known as: Metrosideros glomulifera Sm. +1 more
- Metrosideros glomulifera Sm.
- Nania glomulifera (Sm.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Syncarpia glomulifera (commonly known as Red Luster or Red Turpentine) is a tree belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cape Provinces, Hawaii, Kenya, Northern Provinces, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms