Pseudopanax edgerleyi
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Pseudopanax edgerleyi is a species
of plant which is native to New Zealand
. An example occurrence in Westland District
Podocarp/broadleaf forests includes flora associates
such as Cyathea smithii
, Dicksonia squarrosa and Blechnum discolor
.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of plant which is native to New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. An example occurrence in Westland District
Westland District
Westland District is a territorial authority on the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. Its population is - Government :The Westland District is governed by an elected Council, headed by an elected Mayor. The Mayor is elected at large. The current Mayor is Maureen Pugh. Councillors are...
Podocarp/broadleaf forests includes flora associates
Phytocoenosis
Plant community is a collection of plant species within a designated geographical unit, which forms a relatively uniform patch, distinguishable from neighbouring patches of different vegetation types. The components of each plant community are influenced by soil type, topography, climate and human...
such as Cyathea smithii
Cyathea smithii
Cyathea smithii, commonly known as the Soft Tree Fern or Katote, is a species of tree fern.-Distribution and ecology:The species natural distribution covers North Island, South Island, Stewart Island/Rakiura, and the Chatham Islands of New Zealand south to the Auckland Islands...
, Dicksonia squarrosa and Blechnum discolor
Blechnum discolor
Blechnum discolor is a species of fern in the family Blechnaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand. As noted by C. Michael Hogan, this species is found in a number of forest communities in diverse locations within New Zealand, and is sometimes a dominant understory component.Spores are...
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