Jovellana sinclairii
Jovellana sinclairii (Hook.) Kraenzl.
Jovellana sinclairii, known as the New Zealand calceolaria, is a shrub native to the forests of the eastern and central North Island of New Zealand. It is part of the Calceolariaceae family and features white, bell-shaped flowers with internal purple spots.
Description
Jovellana sinclairii is an endemic shrub to New Zealand, specifically found in the North and South Islands. It belongs to the genus Jovellana in the Calceolariaceae family. The species was first described in 1907. It is characterized by its white, bell-shaped flowers marked with purple spots on the interior. The plant is typically found in forested areas, particularly in the eastern and central regions of the North Island.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Jovellana albulaJovellana sturmiiCalceolaria albulaCalceolaria sinclairiiCalceolaria sturmiiFagelia sinclairii
