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Classification
Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Aristea ecklonii Baker, J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 16: 112 (1877)
Description
Leaves to 40 cm long, ± 1 cm wide, < scape, equitant, in a reddish-purple based fan. Scapes to 45 cm high, compressed, slightly winged. Lower spathe-valves and all bracteoles membranous, reddish-brown. Flowers in numerous 5–7-flowered clusters in a loose elongate panicle, very fragile, opening for a few hours in bright sunlight only; perianth ± 12 mm long, ± 2 cm diam., lobes deep blue, tube very short, green. Capsule 2 cm long, oblong or cylindrical, valves with a deep median groove. Seeds c. 1.5 × 1.5 mm, dark red-brown, angular-compressed, surface reticulate.
[From: Healy and Edgar (1980) Flora of New Zealand. Volume 3.]
Biostatus
Exotic
Phenology
Flowering: Oct.
Bibliography
Baker, J.G. 1877: Systema Iridacearum. Journal of the Linnean Society. Botany 16(2,3): 61–140, 141–180 .
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/
Biosecurity New Zealand 4 Aug 2011: Unwanted Organisms Register. http://www.biosecurity.govt.nz/pests/registers/uor
Biosecurity New Zealand 2008: National Plant Pest Accord. MAF Biosecurity New Zealand, Wellington.
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42.
Ministry for Primary Industries 23 Feb 2017: Unwanted Organisms Register. Version 02.01.02. https://www1.maf.govt.nz/uor
Steele, R.; Lowe, M. 2002–2006: Index. Subtropicals Index: 1–12.
