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Phyllocladus trichomanoides Celery pine | Tānekaha
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
Propagation summary
Uncertainties found with germination, seed viability, and long-term storage.
Seed propagation category
Moderate.
Seed collection
Seeds mature between March-April.(1)
Seed storage
Seeds do not store well.(1)
Pre-sowing treatments
Cool-moist stratification for 3 months.(1) Stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination.
Propagation techniques
Propagation is successful under light conditions of 50% or more.(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 Phyllocladus trichomanoides, the image details are:
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Photo by (c) Alex Fergus – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
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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.
Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.
2.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Phyllocladus trichomanoides. Accessed 17 October 2024.
3.
Pook, E W (1979) Seedling growth in tanekaha (Phyllocladus trichomanoides): effects of shade and other seedling species. New Zealand Journal of Forestry Science 9(2), 193-200.