Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Astelia banksii A.Cunn.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Auckland Ecological Region, Awhitu Ecological District, Matakawau, end of Hatton Road, sandstone cliffs bordering Manukau Harbour
Field Collection Date
20 Apr 2001
Field Collection Notes
Common on cliffs. Male and female plants were
growing side by side. Both in flower. Dominant
species on steeper slopes - part of understorey of
old pines and pohutukawa. Male plant. Also present -
karamu, Hebe stricta, hangehange
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-37.1, 174.65
174.65, 174.65
Last Update
16 May 2017
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