The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network

Species

Pachystegia rufa

Etymology

Pachystegia: thick covering
rufa: Red-brown, rusty colour

Current Conservation Status

2012 - At Risk - Naturally Uncommon

Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB

Previous Conservation Status

2009 - At Risk - Naturally Uncommon
2004 - Range Restricted

Qualifiers

2012 - RR
2009 - CD, ST

Authority

Pachystegia rufa Molloy

Family

Asteraceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Native

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Synonyms

None

Distribution

Endemic. South Island, Marlborough, Haldon Hills only

Flower Colours

White,Yellow

Propagation Technique

Best from fresh seed which germinates easily. Can be grown from cuttings but these are hard to strike. Should be grown in a very dry, sunny place in free draining soil, a rock wall is ideal. Dislikes humidity and once established will not tolerate much root disturbance. Transplants with difficulty. An attractive species which should be grown more than it currently is.

Threats

A narrow range, local endemic, quite common within its range. Some populations have been damaged by goat and possum browse

Chromosome No.

2n = 108

Endemic Taxon

Yes

Endemic Genus

Yes

Endemic Family

No

This page last updated on 6 Dec 2014