Aciphylla congesta
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Aciphylla congesta is a species of the genus Aciphylla endemic to New Zealand.[1][2] It was first described by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman in 1914.[3][4]
It is a tufted herb that forms clumps of leaves up to Script error: No such module "convert". across.[5] It produces globular heads ('snowballs') of creamy white flowers on a stout but long fleshy stalk.[2][5] Flowers are produced by both the male and female plants.[5]
Distribution
It is endemic to New Zealand, and can be found in the southwest of the South Island (in south Westland, western Otago, north-western Southland, and Fiordland).[2][5] It is found from 1,200 to 2,000 metres.[2][5]
It is found in fellfields with high rainfall, exposed slopes, and snow accumulation.[2]
Conservation status
Its current conservation status is Not Threatened (as of 2023).[2] It is naturally uncommon.[5]
Gallery
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Syntype from the herbarium of Auckland War Memorial Museum
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Seeds
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Leaves
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Flowers
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Flowers (close-up)
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A. congesta growing in an alpine area of Mount Aspiring National Park
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