Raukaua anomalus

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Raukaua anomalus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: 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.

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

Raukaua 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[edit]

  1. ^ Allen H. H (1982). Flora of New Zealand. Vol. 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.