Etymology
Brachyglottis: Name comes from the Greek words brachus meaning "short" and glottis meaning "the vocal apparatus of the larynx"
Threat Status
Naturally Uncommon
Status 2004
Non Threatened
Authority
Brachyglottis greyi (Hook.f.) B.Nord.
Family
Asteraceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
Synonyms
Senecio greyi Hook.f.
Distribution
Endemic. Confined to the southern North Island from near Flat Point south to the mouth of the Orongorongo River.
Habitat
Primarily a coastal species of rock outcrops and bluffs but may extend inland up river gorges and in suitably exposed bluff habitats
Main Flower Colour
Yellow
Propagation Technique
Very easy from fresh seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Layers readily as well. Will hybridise with most other Brachyglottis, so if pure seed is wanted plant specimens well away from other species in this genus
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 (info@oratianatives.co.nz). Occasionally offered by specialist native plant nurseries. Most plants sold under this name are hybrids with either B. compacta or B. repanda.
This page last updated on 13 Apr 2010