Colobanthus acicularis

Colobanthus acicularis
Some small branches and sharp blades of a moss, centered between some rocks
Colobanthus acicularis in Nelson Lakes National Park
Not Threatened
Not Threatened (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Genus: Colobanthus
Species:
C. acicularis
Binomial name
Colobanthus acicularis

Colobanthus acicularis is a species of plant, endemic to New Zealand.

Description

A small plant with many branches, and with very sharp blades.

Distribution and habitat

This species is found on both the North and South Island.

Etymology

Acicularis comes from the Latin acicula, which means 'small pin'. It refers to the blade's tapering points.

References

  1. ↑ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Colobanthus acicularis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  3. ↑ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Colobanthus acicularis". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  4. ↑ "Colobanthus acicularis Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
  5. ↑ "Colobanthus acicularis Hook.f. - Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 19 March 2025.