Possibly a distinctive form with wider smooth lower margins. A similar plant is illustrated on p. 496 of Dawson and Lucas' NZ's Trees and Shrubs. Worth vouchering this specimen.
Collection events
Primary collection event
Collection event type:
Field
Standard locality
Location:
Orikaka or Mackley River, Pikopiko Stream, Plot BE107
Georeferences:
New Zealand Map Grid:
171.966982E 5941063N
Verbatim locality:
Orikaka or Mackley River, Pikopiko Stream, Plot BE107
Verbatim collector:
Jen Peters
Standardised collector:
Jen Peters
Verbatim date:
17 Apr 2015
Start date:
2015-04-17
Country:
New Zealand
Land District:
Nelson Land District
Native lands:
Ngāi Tahu
Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
Ngāti Rārua
Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Te Atiawa o Te Waka-a-Māui
Georeferences:
New Zealand Transverse Mercator:
1514089.5384E 5379390.6416N (WGS84 -41.732646 171.966975)
Altitudes:
from 430m
Habitat:
Gleichenia dominated Pakihi with Manuka and Epacris the main shrub species. Small stream channel down in the lower part of the plot. Forest species beginning to regenerate.
Notes:
DOC Tier 1 and MfE LUCAS Programme Plot: BE107; Sample Number: 201503234. Tree 4.6 m tall.