Raukaua anomalus

Raukaua anomalus
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Raukaua
Species: R. anomalus
Binomial name
Raukaua anomalus
(Hook.f.) A.D.Mitch., Frodin et Heads
Synonyms

Neopanax anomalum

Raukaua anomalus is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is found throughout the country from lowland to montane shrub and forest areas.

R. anomalus grows up to 3 metres tall with small 1-3 cm long leaves that are alternately arranged along the densley divaricating[1] branches.[2]

R. anomalus produces tiny green-white flowers along its branches from November to January. This is followed by small (5 mm) white berries with purple marks.[3]

References

  1. Allen H. H (1982). Flora of New Zealand. 1. P D Hasselbery. p. 981.
  2. "Small leaved raukawa Raukaua anomalus". The University of Auckland. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
  3. "Pseudopanax (Raukaua) anomalus". Taranaki Regional Council. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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