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Drymoanthus adversus often grows in moist forests near rivers or oceans, and chooses tree trunks and branches on ridges shrouded in thin mist or clouds as habitats. [7] The host of Drymoanthus adversus has strong diversity, and grows on various plant surfaces, including the vine Metrosideros fulgens, shrub Lophomyrtus obcordata, and tree fern Dicksonia squarosa.
Genoplesium commonly known as midge orchids, is a genus of about 50 species of flowering plants in the orchid family, Orchidaceae and is found in Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. Midge orchids are terrestrial herbs with a single leaf at the base of the plant. They are similar to orchids in the genus Prasophyllum in that plants without ...
Dawsonia superba is a moss in the family Polytrichaceae that is found in Australia, New Guinea, Malaysia, [2] and New Zealand. [3] D. superba is the tallest self-supporting moss in the world, reaching heights of 60 cm (24 in). [4]
There are 523 known moss species and 23 varieties in New Zealand, with 208 genera represented. 108 species and 11 genera are considered endemic. Most New Zealand mosses originated in Gondwana , so there are strong relationships with species in Tasmania , South-eastern Australia , and temperate parts of South America. [ 8 ]
Earina autumnalis, (commonly known as Easter orchid, or in Māori, raupeka) is a species of orchid that is endemic to New Zealand (North and South Islands, plus Chatham Island). [1] Its small white flowers produce a strong fragrance - a generally pleasant scent which is often compared to vanilla in nature.
Pages in category "Endemic orchids of New Zealand" The following 43 pages are in this category, out of 43 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.