Early miocene flora of the manuherikia group, New Zealand. 7. myrtaceae, including eucalyptus

Abstract

Three taxa of Myrtaceae leaf macrofossils, including Eucalyptus sp. and Metrosideros sp., are described from Miocene Manuherikia Group sediments of Central Otago, New Zealand. A number of undetermined myrtacean leaves are also illustrated. Two types of Myrtaceae fruiting bodies are described. One of these is identified as Eucalyptus sp. © 1993 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.