Melicytus orarius explained

Melicytus orarius is a species of flowering plant in the violet family Violaceae.^[1]

Description

A small (2.5 m) Melicytus bush with obovate leaves.

Distribution

New Zealand, near the Cook Strait, on the North and South Island islands.

Habitat

Exposed headlands and rocks near the sea.

References

• de Lange, P.J. (Year at time of access): Melicytus orarius Fact Sheet (content continuously updated). New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/melicytus-orarius/. Accessed August 17 2024.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Cook Strait Māhoe (Melicytus orarius) . iNaturalist . 2024-08-17 . en-US.