Pentachondra pumila

Pentachondra pumila, the carpet heath, is a small plant in the family Ericaceae.[2][1]

Pentachondra pumila
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Ericales
Family: Ericaceae
Genus: Pentachondra
Species:
P. pumila
Binomial name
Pentachondra pumila

A semi alpine plant growing above the tree line in Australia and New Zealand. The form is in prostrate mats 3 cm high and 40 cm across. Frilly flowers and red fruit may appear at the same time.

Distribution

In New Zealand this species is found in the North, South and Stewart Islands.[3] Pentachondra pumila occurs in subalpine and alpine grassland, rocky and boggy places.[3]

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References
  1. "NZOR Name Details – Pentachondra pumila (J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.) R.Br". www.nzor.org.nz. Retrieved 16 May 2019.
  2. "Pentachondra pumila". Plant Net – Flora Online. NSW Government. Retrieved 21 March 2012.
  3. Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume two. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 546. ISBN 9780909010089.


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