Native seed catalogue

Litsea calicaris Mangeao

This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.

Other known names

Mangeo, tangeo, tangeao.

Propagation summary

Good germination rate. Difficult to maintain seedling health. No information available on seed viability or long-term storage.

Seed propagation category

Moderate.

Geographical distribution

Located in lowland forest in the upper half of the North Island.(1)

Reproductive system

Dioecious — can only collect seeds from female plants.(1),(2)

Seed collection

Fruit ripens between October and November.(2)

Pre-sowing treatments

Cool-moist stratification for 2 months(2) (stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination).

Germination

Easily grown from seeds but difficult to maintain seedling health.(3)

Propagation techniques

Seedlings are difficult to maintain under nursery conditions.(3) Germinate in cool to moderate conditions.(2) Semi-hardwood cuttings took 10 months to root.(2)

Site sensitivity

Relatively intolerant to shade.(4)

Research opportunity

Germination, seed storage, and vegetative propagation needs further investigation

Information about the native seed profiles

All species names are in the following order: scientific name, common name, and Māori name. Names may vary by region. We have tried to use the most common names across New Zealand.

We have sourced photos from different websites and creators. We have used the images under different licences. These include Public Domain and Creative Commons licenses. For Litsea calicaris, the image details are:

The basis for each seed profile is a literature review carried out by Scion. Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service commissioned and worked on the review to produce a native seed catalogue. The full seed catalogue is on the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) website.

Native afforestation research programme: Seed propagation catalogue
1.

Auckland Plant Studies. Litsea calicaris – Mangeao. Accessed 17 October 2024.

2.

Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.

3.

New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Litsea calicaris. Accessed 17 October 2024.

4.

Smale, M C; Kimberley, M O (1983) Regeneration patterns in Beilschmiedia tawa dominant forest at Rotoehu. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 13(1), 58–71.

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