Pseudowintera axillaris Horopito

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

Lowland horopito, lowland pepper tree, puhikawa.

Propagation summary

Lack of information available on the species.

Seed propagation category

Unknown. Further research needed.

Geographical distribution

Found in the North Island from Auckland southwards and throughout the South Island.(1)

Seed collection

Seeds mature between January–May.(2) Seeds dispersed by birds.(3)

Propagation techniques

Best results found with semi-hardwood cuttings taken between March–April.(2)

Research opportunities

Propagation (including vegetative propagation) needs further investigated.

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.

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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.

New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Pseudowintera axillaris. Accessed 17 October 2024. 

2.

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

3.

Norton, S A (1980) Reproductive ecology of Pseudowintera (Winteraceae). Master’s thesis. Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington; Wellington, New Zealand.