Aciphylla monroi
| Aciphylla monroi | |
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| Aciphylla monroi in Kaikōura | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Aciphylla |
| Species: | A. monroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aciphylla monroi Hook.f. | |
Aciphylla monroi, also known as little speargrass, is a species of speargrass endemic to New Zealand.[2][1][3]
Description
It is a small speargrass with spiky leaves and white or yellow flowers.[1] The leaves are up to 18 cm (7.1 in) long and grey-green or yellowish.[4]
Range
It is endemic to New Zealand, and restricted to the South Island.[3]
Habitat
It is found in alpine areas.
Etymology
Aciphylla comes from a combination of the Latin word acicula, or needle, and the Greek word phyllum, or leaf. Together, they mean needle-leaf.
Monroi was named for Sir David Monro, a New Zealand politician.[1]
Conservation status
As of 2023, its conservation status was assessed as "Not Threatened".[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Aciphylla monroi". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Aciphylla monroi". iNaturalist. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Aciphylla monroi Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Aciphylla monroi". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2025-02-16.