Myrsine australis
Myrsine australis | |
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Myrsine australis foliage | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
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 Primulaceae. 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]