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Quintinia serrata Quintinia | Tāwheowheo
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
Hard.
Seed collection
Seeds mature between December–January.(1)
Pre-sowing treatments
Cool-moist stratification for 1–2 months.(1) Stratification is the process of chilling seeds to promote germination.
Germination
Propagation techniques
Germinate in cool to moderate conditions.(1)
Research opportunities
Propagation, seed viability, seed storage, and vegetative propagation need 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 Quintinia serrata, the image details are:
- Photo by (c) plantlookpoint – some rights reserved (CC BY)
- 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.
Metcalf, L J (1995) The propagation of New Zealand native plants. Godwit; Auckland, New Zealand.
2.
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Quintinia serrata. Accessed 17 October 2024.
3.
Ford, C; Lloyd, A (2023) Germination of native species seed after cold treatment, surface sterilisation and soaking in 1% hydrogen peroxide. MPI Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service Technical Paper No 2023/01