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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 (NZ TCS)[1]
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.[2]

Description

A small plant with many branches, and with very sharp blades.[3]

Distribution and habitat

This species is found on both the North and South Island.[4]

Etymology

Acicularis comes from the Latin acicula, which means 'small pin'.[2] It refers to the blade's tapering points.[5]

References

  1. ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b "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.


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