Flora of New Zealand South

Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as kānuka or white tea-tree, is a tree or shrub in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae and is endemic to New Zealand. It has white or pink flowers similar to those of Leptospermum and from its first formal description in 1832 until 1983 was known as Leptospermum ericoides. The flowers have five petals and up to 25 stamens which are mostly longer than the petals.

Ranunculus lyallii (Mountain buttercup, Mount Cook buttercup, or, although not a lily, Mount Cook lily), is a species of Ranunculus (buttercup), endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs in the South Island and on Stewart Island at altitudes of 700–1,500 m. R. lyallii is the largest species in the genus Ranunculus, growing over a metre in height. The species was discovered by David Lyall, (1817–1895), a noted Scottish botanist and doctor. Contemporary botanist Sir Joseph Hooker, (1817–1911), noted in his Flora Antarctica: Among his many important botanical discoveries in this survey was that of

Haastia is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to New Zealand. Species Haastia × loganii Buchanan, hybrid of Leucogenes leontopodium × Raoulia rubra Haastia montana Buchanan Haastia pulvinaris Hook.f. Haastia recurva Hook.f. Haastia sinclairii Hook.f. formerly included Haastia greenii Hook.f. - Synonym of Raoulia eximia Hook.f.

Dolichoglottis is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae. Species Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. -New Zealand South Island Dolichoglottis scorzoneroides (Hook.f.) B.Nord. - New Zealand South Island

Notothlaspi, or penwiper, is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. Its native range is New Zealand. Species: Notothlaspi australe (Hook.f.) Hook.f. Notothlaspi rosulatum Hook.f. Notothlaspi viretum Heenan

Podocarpus acutifolius, commonly known as needle-leaved tōtara, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.

Lignocarpa is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Apiaceae. Its native range is New Zealand. Species: Lignocarpa carnosula (Hook.f.) J.W.Dawson Lignocarpa diversifolia (Cheeseman) J.W.Dawson

Acaena tesca is a species of low growing perennial plant restricted to the upper slopes of the mountains of central Otago and northern Southland in the South Island of New Zealand. This plant spreads using subterranean stems and forms mats in suitable areas. Its habitat is among the high, bleak tussock grasslands of central South Island, growing between tussocks and around rock outcrops. It can be distinguished from its closest congeners by the glaucous leaves with red teeth and its spreading, mat-forming (rather than compact) habit. Flowering occurs in January with fruit being produced in

Ranunculus acraeus is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, found in New Zealand. This rare and native species strictly grows on an alpine habitat, hence the name acraeus, meaning "on high". The plant grows about 50 cm (20 in) in width, and is covered in beautiful, bright yellow flowers. It may be mistaken for R. piliferus but research has shown R. acraeus to be its own distinctive species.

Clematis marmoraria (New Zealand dwarf clematis) is an evergreen plant with parsley-like, leathery and dark green foliage. The white flowers are about 2 centimetres (0.79 inches) wide, blooming in early spring.

Carex albula, common name white sedge, is a species of sedge (in the Cyperaceae family). It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. According to Plants of the World online, it has no synonyms. However the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network lists Carex comans var stricta Cheeseman as a synonym.

Archeria traversii is a species of shrub in the family Ericaceae.

Aciphylla aurea, known as taramea in Māori and golden speargrass or golden Spaniard in New Zealand English, is a large, spiky, tufted plant with sharp yellowish-green leaves in the speargrass genus Aciphylla. A. aurea is found throughout the South Island of New Zealand in montane to low alpine habitats.

Acaena dumicola is a species of perennial plant found only in scrubby and rocky habitats at altitudes of between 300 and 1200 m in the South Island of New Zealand. This is a low plant distinctive for its prostrate branches each ending in three bluish-green leaflets. The margins of these leaflets are minutely toothed, the teeth often being reddish brown. It often grows as a ground cover plant beneath thickets of Matagouri (Discaria toumatou). Flowering occurs in November and December with fruit being produced in January.

Veronica pinguifolia, the disk-leaved hebe or thick-leaved speedwell, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to the South Island of New Zealand. Under its synonym Hebe pinguifolia, its cultivar 'Pagei' has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Pseudowintera traversii, sometimes called Travers horopito, is a species of woody shrub in the family Winteraceae. The specific epithet traversii is in honor of naturalist Henry H. Travers (1844–1928), son of William Thomas Locke Travers.

Hoheria lyallii, the mountain lacebark, is a species of flowering plant in the mallow family Malvaceae, endemic to New Zealand, where it grows on drier mountainous areas of South Island — mainly in eastern Canterbury and Marlborough. Growing to 7 m (23 ft), it is a deciduous shrub or small tree with hairy leaves and slightly scented white flowers in summer. The Latin specific epithet lyallii honours the Scottish naturalist and explorer David Lyall (1817–1895). In cultivation in the United Kingdom this plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Hoheria lyallii

Hoheria glabrata, the mountain lacebark or ribbonwood, is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae, endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the few deciduous trees to be found in New Zealand growing to 10 m (33 ft) tall with green leaves that turn yellow in autumn, and white flowers that appear around January. Mainly found in the wetter parts of the mountainous regions of the South Island. Leaves are toothed around the margins, also look for the distinctive heart shape of the leaf which differentiates it from the very similar Hoheria lyallii. H. glabrata is a

Gunnera hamiltonii is a creeping herbaceous plant in the family Gunneraceae that is endemic to the South Island and Stewart Island of New Zealand. It has clusters of small (2 to 7 cm) grey-brown leaves forming a dense mat. Small green flowers are followed by red berries in the autumn.

Dracophyllum menziesii, commonly known as pineapple scrub, is a species of shrub endemic to the South and Stewart Islands of New Zealand. In the heath family Ericaceae, it inhabits mountain slopes and cliffs from sea level up to 1,500 m (4,900 ft) and reaches a height of 0.5–1 m (1.6–3.3 ft). A 2017 assessment using the New Zealand Threat Classification System classified it as "Not Threatened", giving it an estimated population upwards of 100,000.

Dracophyllum elegantissimum, commonly known as grass tree or slender dragon tree, is a flowering plant in the family Ericaceae. Endemic to New Zealand, it is found in the north of the South Island, in north-west Nelson.

Coprosma wallii is a rare species of shrub found in New Zealand. Coprosma wallii grows to 3 metres high in a range of habitats, including alluvial forest, riparian forest, grey and sub-alpine scrub.

Carmichaelia carmichaeliae, also known as Marlborough pink broom or just pink broom, is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, found only in the South Island. It is classified as having the "Nationally Critical" conservation status under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.

Carex pleiostachys is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of the South Island of New Zealand.

Carex dallii is an uncommon species of sedge native to the South Island (North West Nelson, Westland and Otago) of New Zealand. Its culms are approximately 500×0.5 mm when mature, and rhizomes are about 1 mm diameter.

Austroderia richardii, syn. Cortaderia richardii, is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is an evergreen perennial grass. The genus Austroderia is often confused with "pampas grass", which usually refers to Cortaderia selloana. "Early pampas-grass" is a more specific name. The name "tussock grass" may also be found. The Māori name is "toetoe". It is one of five species commonly called toetoe in the genus Austroderia that are endemic to New Zealand. It occurs in the South Island and possibly also in the North Island. It is also an introduced species in Tasmania, Australia.

Aciphylla subflabellata is one of the 40 species of the genus Aciphylla, all found only in New Zealand and Australia.

Wahlenbergia albomarginata, commonly known as the New Zealand harebell, is a species of plant native to New Zealand.

Veronica vernicosa, the varnished hebe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to the South Island of New Zealand. As its synonym Hebe vernicosa, it and its cultivar 'Mrs Winder' have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Veronica topiaria, the topiarist's hebe, is a species of flowering plant in the family Plantaginaceae, native to the South Island of New Zealand. As its synonym Hebe topiaria it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.