Taurepo

Rhabdothamnus solandri, taurepo, matata and waiuatua.

Taurapo is native to New Zealand and is the sole representative of the genus and the only member of the Gesneria (Gloxinia) family in New Zealand.

TheTaurepo of the Tangihua forest are found…

Found through the ranges on step banks

This small twiggy shrub, which grows up to 2 metres tall, is found in coastal to lowland forests, streamside, steep bank and upland locations, throughout the North Island.

Taurepo (Rhabdothamnus solandri) Description.

Pictures:

The Taurepo photos are of a specimen.

This small twiggy shrub, which grows up to 2 metres tall, is found in coastal to lowland forests, streamside, steep bank and upland locations, throughout the North Island.

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Flowers and seeds

Forest Role

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Threats and conservation

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Maori usage