Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Pukatea
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Magnoliids
Order: Laurales
Family: Atherospermataceae
Genus: Laurelia
Species:
L. novae-zelandiae
Binomial name
Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, also called pukatea, is a large evergreen tree, endemic to the forests of New Zealand.[1] Pukatea has 'toothed' leaves and produces small flowers. It is a species in the Atherospermataceae (formerly Monimiaceae) family, typical representative of laurel forest ecoregion.

  1. ^ http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/tall-broadleaf-trees/5 Te ara: Encyclopedia of New Zealand - Article on tall broad-leafed trees- forest giants.

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