Raukaua anomalus
Species of shrub
Raukaua anomalus | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Araliaceae |
Genus: | Raukaua |
Species: | R. anomalus |
Binomial name | |
Raukaua anomalus (Hook.f.) A.D.Mitch., Frodin et Heads | |
Synonyms | |
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]
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