Studies on the vegetation of Cuvier Island. I. The plant communities and a vascular plant species list Journal Paper
- Author
- Beever, R.E.; Parris, B.S.; Beever, J.E.
- Year
- 1969
- Journal / Source
- Tane
- Volume
- 15
- Pages
- 53-68
- Species
- Metrosideros excelsa, pohutukawa, New Zealand christmas tree, christmas tree
- Summary
- The botanical features of the islands of Urupukapuka, Moturua, Motuarohia, Waewaetorea, Motukiekie and Okahu in the eastern Bay of Islands are described briefly. Al l have a long history of modification by man, first by the Maori and then by Europeans. The islands are now predominantly covered by grassland and Leptospermum scrubland with a coastal fringe dominated by pohutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa); on Motuarohia and Motukiekie substantial areas are planted with exotic conifers. A vascular plant species list is given for each island. A total of 208 indigenous species and 177 adventive species is recorded for the group as a whole. IN