Pimelea traversii explained

Pimelea traversii is a species of shrub in the family Thymelaeaceae. It is native to New Zealand.^[1] The specific epithet traversii is in honor of naturalist Henry H. Travers (1844-1928), son of William Thomas Locke Travers.^[2]

Description

The shrub grows bushy. Its branches grow tall and erect. It grows up to 60cm (20inches) tall, with hairy white and pink flowers that flower from October to April. It can be found on arenite, rock outcrops, and stable stone fields.

This species is one of several within its genus that plays host to the endemic moth Notoreas elegans.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Pimelea traversii. iNaturalist. 28 May 2016.
2. Bubelis. Walt. New Zealand Plants and their Collectors. Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin. Winter 2013. 24–25. 1046-8749. 487128332. 7 February 2018. English. He not only helped create the Wellington Botanic Garden but saw his passionate love of nature picked up by his son Henry (1844 -1928), who became a naturalist and professional collector. Henry Travers is responsible for the names Pseudowintera traversii, Veronica traversii, and Pimelea traversii..
3. Web site: Invertebrate herbivore biodiversity assessment. plant-synz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research. 2018-12-09.