Kunzea ericoides - Wikipedia
Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as kānuka, kanuka, or white tea-tree, is a tree or shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to New Zealand. It has white or pink flowers similar to those of Leptospermum and from its first formal description in 1832 until 1983 was known as Leptospermum ericoides .
Mānuka/kahikātoa and kānuka: Native plants - Department of …
Mānuka or kahikātoa (Leptospermum scoparium), called ‘tea tree’ by Captain Cook, is a rather variable plant ranging from flat creeping forms and small shrubs to tall trees (up to 10 m tall).
Kanuka / Kunzea ericoides - MyNativeForest
2024年3月5日 · Kanuka is a medium-sized native tree that can grow up to 25 metres tall. It has a slender trunk with rough and flakey bark that can peel off in papery strips. Kanuka leaves are narrow, pointed and prickly, with a unique and distinctive aroma when crushed. Kanuka produces small clusters of small white and pink flowers in summer. Habitat
Kānuka (Kunzea ericoides) - iNaturalist
Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as kānuka, white tea-tree or burgan, is a tree or shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to New Zealand. It has white or pink flowers similar to those of Leptospermum and from its first formal description in 1832 until 1983 was known as Leptospermum ericoides.
Kanuka - Tāne’s Tree Trust
Kanuka is found throughout the North and South Islands but mainly on forest margins. It acts as a nurse plant for many species - especially kauri and Podocarps - and, being light demanding, is eventually replaced by these species. Size according to most authorities is up to 15 metres tall and 60 cm diameter.
Kānuka - Herb Federation of New Zealand
Kānuka is indigenous to New Zealand and members of the species are found throughout New Zealand, occurring on the Three Kings Islands, Great Barrier Island, from the Aupouri Peninsular in the Far North, to as far south as Dunedin and Central Otago …
Kunzea ericoides (kanuka) | CABI Compendium - CABI Digital Library
2019年11月20日 · K. ericoides is a valued ornamental tree in its native range of New Zealand and Australia, with many medicinal uses and flowers yield a high quality honey also respected for its recuperative properties. In its native range, K. ericoides is largely seen as an important and desirable component of the native flora.
Kanuka Tree - NZ Nurseries - Regeneration, Waterways, Creeks
Kanuka grows prolifically throughout both islands of Aotearoa New Zealand and is being recognised more for its medicinal and environmental uses. Kanuka is at the frontier of native regeneration and even acts as a nursery for other trees and setting up the mycelium in the soil for the forests future development.
Kunzea ericoides - New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Common tree of the northern South Island only. Bark flaky. Branches often pendent at ends, bearing masses of needle-like bright green leaves and clusters of small white flowers. Branchlets appearing hairless (sparsely covered in very small erect hairs (20× magnification)). Leaves to 25 mm long, soft to grasp.
Kanuka: New Zealand's Native Beauty & Uses | Te Wai Mauri
Cabbage Kanuka, scientifically known as Kunzea ericoides, is a quintessential native plant of New Zealand, celebrated for its ecological significance and diverse applications. This article delves into the characteristics, habitat, and uses of Cabbage Kanuka, shedding light on its importance in New Zealand's biodiversity.