Parsonsia capsularis

Parsonsia capsularis
The similar P.capsularis or P.heterophylla in its juvenile form
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Parsonsia
Species: P. capsularis
Binomial name
Parsonsia capsularis
(G.Forst.) R.Br

Parsonsia capsularis is a climbing plant endemic to New Zealand.[1]

The common names for the plant are New Zealand jasmine or small flowered jasmine, and in Māori it has several names including: akakaikiore, akakiore, kaikū, kaikūkū, kaiwhiria, tōtoroene and tōtorowene.

See also

References

  1. "Parsonsia capsularis var. capsularis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
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