Raukaua anomalus
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 | |
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Scientific 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 | |
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Neopanax anomalum | |
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
- Allen H. H (1982). Flora of New Zealand. Vol. 1. P D Hasselbery. p. 981.
- "Small leaved raukawa Raukaua anomalus". The University of Auckland. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- "Pseudopanax (Raukaua) anomalus". Taranaki Regional Council. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
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