Pouzolzia australis
Pouzolzia australis is a critically endangered large shrub species in the plant family Urticaceae. It is endemic to small islands of Australia and New Zealand.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Genus: | Pouzolzia |
| Species: | P. australis |
| Binomial name | |
| Pouzolzia australis Endl. Friis & Wilmot-Dear | |
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Subspecies
- Pouzolzia australis subsp. australis — endemic to Norfolk Island. In 2003 only about 33 mature plants were known, but it has been propagated and planted to increase numbers. Plants grow rapidly and have a short lifespan.
- Pouzolzia australis subsp. dealbata — Kermadec nettle ; occurs in the Raoul and Kermadec Islands and a closely related species is at
- Pouzolzia australis — another subspecies is endemic to Lord Howe Island.[2][3]
References
- "Pouzolzia australis (Endl.) Friis & Wilmot-Dear". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2023.
- "Critically Endangered Norfolk Island Flora Species".
- Coyne, Peter (2011). Norfolk Island's Fascinating Flora. Peter Coyne. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-9806528-2-6.
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