Metrosideros elegans is a species of tree in the family myrtles. They are listed as near threatened by IUCN. They are native to The Hawaiian Islands. They have capsule fruit.
Definition: A taxon is Near Threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered or Vulnerable now, but is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future