Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Kunzea ericoides (A.Rich.) Joy Thomps.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, South Island, North-west Nelson Ecological Region, Mangarakau Swamp (northern end)
Field Collection Date
09 Jan 2001
Field Collection Notes
Dominant tree along margin of swamp, growing on alluvium. Associated with Leptospermum scoparium and Coriaria arborea. Small trees 5-10 m tall, bark peeling in irregular, sinuous flakes. Flowers with (20-)22(-24) stamens. Hybrid plants present in vicinity( PdL 4914).
DUPLICATE SENT TO: AD
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-40.6325, 172.50278
172.50278, 172.50278
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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