Brachyglottis perdicioides

For the mountain range, see Raukūmara Range.

Brachyglottis perdicioides, commonly known as raukūmara, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to New Zealand.

Brachyglottis perdicioides
Conservation status
Near Threatened (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Embryophytes
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Spermatophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Genus:	Brachyglottis
Species:	B. perdicioides
Binomial name
Brachyglottis perdicioides (Hook.f.) B.Nordenstam

Description

Brachyglottis perdicioides is a shrub with thin branches that grows up to two metres tall. It has small yellow flowers and bright green serrated leaves.

Distribution and habitat

Raukūmara is found only on the North Island of New Zealand, around the East Coast and Māhia Peninsula. It grows in coastal shrubland and forest but is tolerant of a range of a wide range of habitats.

Conservation

Raukūmara has been classified as near threatened under the IUCN system. Habitat loss is a significant factor. However, mature plants can survive in pasture as they do not appear to be browsed by livestock.