Native seed catalogue

Neomyrtus pedunculata Rohutu | Rōhutu

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

Propagation summary

Relatively good germination. Uncertainties found with sowing to germination timeframe and long-term storage. Can be grown from cuttings.

Seed propagation category

Easy.

Seed collection

Seeds mature between March-May.(1)

Seed storage

Seeds are sensitive to desiccation (extreme dryness)(2). Seeds store well.(1)

Pre-sowing treatments

Cold-wet stratification for 20 weeks.(2) Cool-moist stratification for 2-3 months.(1) Stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination.

Germination

Easy to grow from fresh seeds.(3) Germination rate of 72% after 20 weeks of cold-wet stratification.(2)

Propagation techniques

Germinate in cool to moderate conditions.(1) Can be grown from semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings with variable success.(3) Best results found with cuttings taken between March-April.(1)

Susceptibility to disease and pests

Myrtle rust (Austropuccinia psidii).(3)

Research opportunities

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 Neomyrtus pedunculata, 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

References

1.

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

2.

van der Walt, K; Nadarajan, J (2023) Seed storage physiology of Lophomyrtus and Neomyrtus, two threatened Myrtaceae genera endemic to New Zealand. Plants 12(5), 1067.

3.

New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Neomyrtus pedunculata. Accessed 17 October 2024.

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