Nestegis cunninghamii
| black maire | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Oleaceae |
| Genus: | Nestegis |
| Species: | N. cunninghamii |
| Binomial name | |
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Nestegis cunninghamii (Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson |
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| Synonyms | |
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Gymnelaea cunninghamii (Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson |
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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.
N. 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.
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