Near stand of indigenous mixed forest, by track, fairly open.
Notes:
Trunk 1-1.5m high with large fronds 2m or more long; black when young, especially stipe which remains black, very spreading. Stipe scales dark shining brown, with marginal black, short bristles. Pinnae shining above. Sori brown, globular, mixed with pale brown scales. A typical "black mamaku" unlike Sykes 51/99 [CHR 535289]. Sheets A to C