Easy germination if fresh seeds are used. No information available on seed viability and long-term storage.
Nestegis lanceolata White maire | Maire rauriki
This guide is based on a literature review. It compiles information from various sources. Different sources may offer varying advice and findings.
Propagation summary
Seed propagation category
Easy.
Geographical distribution
Found widespread in the North Island and is uncommon in the South Island.(1)
Seed collection
Flowers appear in February and fruit ripens the following year.(2)
Germination
Easy to grow from seeds.(1)
Propagation techniques
Site sensitivity
Drought tolerant.(1)
Research opportunities
Propagation (including vegetative propagation) and seed storage 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 Nestegis lanceolata, the image details are:
- Photo by (c) mattward – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
- Original image
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.
References
1.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Nestegis lanceolata. Accessed 17 October 2024.
2.
Department of Conservation. Seed collection and propagation guide for native trees and shrubs - Department of Conservation. Accessed 17 October 2024.