Pennantia corymbosa
Pennantia corymbosa J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Pennantia corymbosa, described by J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. in 1776, is the sole species in the genus Pennantia and the family Pennantiaceae. It is native to the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
Description
Pennantia corymbosa is a flowering plant species in the monotypic family Pennantiaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs naturally on both the North and South Islands. The species was first formally described in 1776 by Johann Reinhold and Georg Forster, who accompanied James Cook on his second voyage. As the only member of its genus and family, it holds significant botanical interest due to its unique evolutionary lineage and ecological niche within its native range.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Pennantia odorata
