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

Lack of information available on the species.

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

Best germination is from fresh seed, but results may vary.(2) Another study reported a 0% germination rate 8 weeks after sowing.(3)

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.

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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. 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