Nestegis cunninghamii

Nestegis cunninghamii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Nestegis
Species:
N. cunninghamii
Binomial name
Nestegis cunninghamii
(Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson
Synonyms[1]

Gymnelaea cunninghamii (Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson
Olea cunninghamii Hook.f. Hook.f.

Nestegis cunninghamii, commonly called black maire is a native tree of New Zealand.

Nestegis cunninghamii grows to over 20 metres high, and has long, leathery leaves that have a recessed mid-rib. The tree has rough, cork-like bark, and produces red or yellow fruits.

Black maire is now found only in small areas of the North Island forest because of its high value as a hard timber and for firewood.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Nestegis cunninghamii (Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 June 2013 – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
  2. ^ "Maire (Black) Nestegis cunninghamii". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 30 May 2012.