Puka

Meryta sinclairii (Hook.f.) Seem.

Meryta sinclairii, known as puka or pukanui, is an evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand. It can grow up to 8 metres tall and is characterized by its large leaves and tropical appearance. This species belongs to the genus Meryta, which includes about 27 species of small, resinous trees found in the subtropical and tropical Pacific regions.

Description

Meryta sinclairii is a member of the Araliaceae family and is native to the North Island of New Zealand. It is a relatively large tree with broad foliage and is part of a genus that is primarily distributed across the Pacific. The species was first described in 1862 and is one of several Meryta species found in the region.