Neopanax colensoi, commonly known as mountain five finger, is a species of evergreen plant.[3] This species is native to New Zealand. An example occurrence in central Westland podocarp/broadleaf forests includes flora associates such as Cyathea smithii and Dicksonia squarrosa, Rumohra adiantiformis, Ascarina lucida, Pseudowintera colorata and Blechnum discolor.[4] The maximum height of this plant is 5 meters and it is the preferred food of possums.[5]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Genus: | Neopanax |
| Species: | N. colensoi
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References edit
- C. Michael Hogan. 2009. Crown Fern: Blechnum discolor, Globaltwitcher.com, ed. N. Stromberg
- Peter Wardle. 1991. Vegetation of New Zealand, Published by CUP Archive, ISBN 0-521-25873-1, ISBN 978-0-521-25873-9, 672 pages
Line notes edit
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- ^ Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).; IUCN SSC Global Tree Specialist Group. (2018). "Neopanax colensoi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T135793090A135793092. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T135793090A135793092.en. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ a b Neopanax colensoi (Hook.f.) Allan. Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Peter Wardle. 1991
- ^ C. Michael Hogan. 2009
- ^ "Pseudopanax colensoi". www.taranakiplants.net.nz. Retrieved 9 January 2012.
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