Species
Elaeocarpus dentatus var. obovatus Cheeseman
Etymology
Elaeocarpus: olive-seed
dentatus: toothed
obovatus: From the Latin prefix ob- ('reverse') and the adjective ovatus 'egg-shaped'. Thus obovatus means 'reverse egg-shaped, i.e. the broadest part above the middle'.
Common Name(s)
Hinau
Current Conservation Status
2018 - Data Deficient
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
Authority
Elaeocarpus dentatus var. obovatus Cheeseman
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Brief Description
Canopy tree bearing harsh thin leaves that have obvious pits on the underside and with small teeth along margins. Twigs with small hairs. Adult leaves 5-7cm long by 3-5cm wide, on long slender stem, Juvenile leaves longer and narrower. Flowers white, lacy, in conspicuous sprays. Fruit purple, oval, 12-15mm long.
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
ELADVO
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Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Distribution
Endemic. New Zealand: South Island (Marlborough Sounds, Nelson (Tasman Bay and North West Nelson)
Habitat
Coastal to lowland forest.
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
This page last updated on 9 Aug 2013