Metrosideros operculata explained

Metrosideros operculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to New Caledonia.[1] It usually grows as a shrub to 3 metres in height, or rarely as a small tree to 10 metres. Stems are square in section and covered with silky hairs. The stiff, pointed leaves have a slightly revolute margin and are linear to elliptic in shape. They are 12 to 40 mm long and 3 to 10 mm wide. White, pink or red flowers with 3 petals and between 50 and 120 stamens are produced in axillary inflorescences.[1]

Two varieties are currently recognised:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Metrosideros operculata (Espece). Endémía - Faune & Flore de Nouvelle-Calédonie. 2010-01-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716090535/http://www.endemia.nc/plante/fiche.php?code=448. 2011-07-16. dead.