Species
Brachyglottis laxifolia
Etymology
Brachyglottis: Name comes from the Greek words brachus meaning "short" and glottis meaning "the vocal apparatus of the larynx"
laxifolia: soft-leaved
Common Name(s)
None known
Current Conservation Status
2018 - At Risk - Naturally Uncommon
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB
Previous Conservation Status
2012 - Not Threatened
2009 - Not Threatened
2004 - Not Threatened
Authority
Brachyglottis laxifolia (Buchanan) B.Nord.
Family
Asteraceae
Brief Description
Small bushy grey-green shrub bearing yellow daisy-like flowers inhabiting the northern South Island, Leaves 2-6 cm long, tapering to a narrow tip and to a long grooved stalk, white underneath. Flowers 2cm wide with yellow radiating petals in loose clusters.
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
BRALAX
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Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Synonyms
Senecio laxifolius Buchanan
Distribution
Endemic. Confined to the South Island where it is endemic to North West Nelson
Similar Taxa
Very close to Brachyglottis greyi (Hook.f.) B.Nord. and best distinguished from that species by the small "tails" at the end of sagitate anthers. Ecologically it is a montane to subalpine species and is never found in coastal situations. Plants also, as a rule, have longer broadly lanceolate leaves
Flower Colours
Yellow
Propagation Technique
Easy from fresh seed or semi hardwood cuttings. Does best in full sun and benefits from a heavy pruning after flowering. Will hybridise readily with most other Brachyglottis so if pure seed is wanted keep plants well apart
Threats
Not Threatened
Chromosome No.
2n = 60
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
Where To Buy
Can be purchased from Oratia Native Plant Nurseries ([email protected]). Occasionally offered by specialist native plant nurseries. A distinctive compact form of it, known only from Mt Burnett is becoming popular in cultivation.
Notes on taxonomy
Some botanists consider B. laxifolia is better treated as a subspecies or variety of B. greyi, partly because they are allopatric taxa. However, B. greyi does not have "tails" at the ends of the anthers, and so, until a through revision of the genus is completed it seems wise to retain B. laxifolia at the rank of species.
This page last updated on 27 Aug 2013