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Pseudowintera axillaris - (J.R.Forst.&G.Forst.)Dandy.

Common Name Heropito
Family Winteraceae
USDA hardiness Coming soon
Known Hazards None known
Habitats Lowland and lower montane forests between latitudes 35 and 42°south in North and South Islands[44].
Range New Zealand.
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Moist Soil Semi-shade Full sun
Pseudowintera axillaris Heropito


Pseudowintera axillaris Heropito

 

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Summary


Physical Characteristics

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Pseudowintera axillaris is an evergreen Shrub growing to 7.5 m (24ft) by 7.5 m (24ft). It is in leaf all year, in flower from May to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs).
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

Drimys axillaris.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

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Medicinal Uses

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Anodyne  Aromatic  Astringent  Tonic

Anodyne, aromatic, astringent, tonic[61, 128].

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Other Uses

Wood

Wood - red. Used in inlay work[61, 128].

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a cool moist position in a well-drained but moisture-retentive humus-rich soil[182, 200]. Dislikes lime[182, 200]. Succeeds in sun or part shade[200]. Not very hardy in Britain, it succeeds outdoors in the milder areas of the country[11]. Grows well in light woodland[182]. Plants tolerate pruning if this is needed[188].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame[200], but it can also be sown in the spring[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Consider giving the plants some protection from the cold for at least their first winter outdoors. Cuttings of greenwood in the summer[200]. Layering.

Other Names

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Native Range

AUSTRALASIA: New Zealand (Auckland, North Island, South Island)

Weed Potential

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Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Related Plants
Latin NameCommon NameHabitHeightHardinessGrowthSoilShadeMoistureEdibleMedicinalOther

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

 

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Author

(J.R.Forst.&G.Forst.)Dandy.

Botanical References

1144200

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