Myrsine australis
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| Myrsine australis | |
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| Myrsine australis foliage | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Myrsinaceae |
| Genus: | Myrsine |
| Species: | M. australis |
| Binomial name | |
| Myrsine australis (A.Rich.) Allan | |
Myrsine australis, commonly known as Red Matipo or Mapou[1] is a species of shrub within the family Myrsinaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand and found throughout the country and offshore islands.[2] It has crinkly-edged leaves which make it easily mistaken for a pittosporum and reddish bark and stems, however reddish and purplish blotching on leaves is often a distinguishing factor.[2] Growing to around 6 metres in height, it inhabits bush margins and is often planted in regeneration projects.[1]
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