Atherospermataceae FAMILY

Laurelia novae-zelandiae

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Laurelia novae-zelandiae is a large but slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of 30 metres or more with a trunk up to 160cm in diameter and large radiating buttresses - though it Is very unlikely to reach these dimensions in gardens[ 1212 Title New Trees Publication Author Grimshaw J.; Bayton R.; Wilks H. Publisher Kew Publishing; London Year 2009 ISBN 1842461737 Description Provides comprehensive botanical descriptions and horticultural commentary on over 800 tree species that have been introduced to cultivation in recent decades. ].. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of materials..

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeNew Zealand - North and South Islands

HabitatLowland semi-swamp and gully forests in North and South Islands, south to latitude 46°s[ 44 Title Flora of New Zealand. Publication Author Allan. H. H. Website http://floraseries.landcareresearch.co.nz/pages/Book.aspx?fileName=Flora%201.xml Publisher Government Printer, Wellington. Year 1961 ISBN - Description The standard work, in 5 volumes though only the first two are of interest to the plant project. Very good on habitats. There is also an on-line version. ].