Leucopogon fasciculatus
(G. Forst.) A. Rich.
Broad-leaved mingimingi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaLeucopogon fasciculatus, commonly known as tall mingimingi, is a species of shrub within the family Ericaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand. This species is found in the North Island north of the Bay of Plenty and Taranaki. In the South Island, it is found in north west Nelson. It is present in the red and silver beech forests admixed with rimu and miro podocarps in the northern South Island. Leucopogon fasciculatus is the host plant for the New Zealand endemic moth species Pyrgotis pyramidias.
Description
A spreading shrub or small tree. It grows 5-6 m tall. The bark is flaky and peels off in thin strips. The leaves are thin and narrow. They are 1-2.5 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. They have a sharp point. They are in rings. The flowers are small and green to yellow. They are 3-4 mm across. They are in drooping groups of 6 to 12/
Edible Uses
The fruit are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It grows up to 1,150 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
New Zealand*,
Synonyms
References (2)
- Crowe, A., 1997, A Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New Zealand. Penguin. p 34
- http://maoriplantuse.landcareresearch.co.nz
