Pimelea longifolia
Pimelea longifolia Banks & Sol. ex Wikstr.
Pimelea longifolia, known as long-leaved pimelea and tāranga, is a small shrub native to New Zealand. It is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and was first described in 1818 by Banks & Sol. ex Wikstr.
Description
Pimelea longifolia is a shrub species belonging to the genus Pimelea in the Thymelaeaceae family. It is indigenous to the North and South Islands of New Zealand. The species was formally published in 1818 under the scientific name Pimelea longifolia, with the authorship attributed to Banks & Sol. ex Wikstr. Common names for this species include long-leaved pimelea and tāranga. It is characterized by its elongated leaves and is a part of New Zealand's native flora.
Distribution
New Zealand North · New Zealand South
Synonyms
Passerina longifolia
