Biology:Raukaua anomalus
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Short description: Species of shrub
| Raukaua anomalus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Raukaua |
| Species: | R. anomalus
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| Binomial name | |
| Raukaua anomalus (Hook.f.) A.D.Mitch., Frodin et Heads
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| Synonyms | |
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Neopanax anomalum | |
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 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. 1. P D Hasselbery. p. 981.
- ↑ "Small leaved raukawa Raukaua anomalus". The University of Auckland. http://web.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/science/about/departments/sbs/newzealandplants/seed-plants-flowering/find-by-north-&-south-islands/araliaceae-3-raukaua-anomalus.cfm.
- ↑ "Pseudopanax (Raukaua) anomalus". Taranaki Regional Council. http://www.taranakiplants.net.nz/natives/lowland/pse_anomalus.html.
Wikidata ☰ Q7296136 entry
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