Brachyglottis hectorii
Brachyglottis hectorii, formally Senecio hectorii, is a large shrub with strong, spreading branches densely covered with hairs.
The distinctive large thin, toothed leaves with their covering of fine hairs on the under surface which is somewhat unusual given it thrives in shaded places. Along the leaf stalk (petiole) are large unusual sharp pointed leaf like lobes.
Flowers are white about 3-4 cm across usually in flat umbels (flower heads)
It was named after James Hector, geologist, explorer in mid to late 19th century New Zealand.
An endemic species found in N.W. Nelson and N. Westland forest.
The photos below were taken in two quite different location. The first 4 were taken on the side of the road in the Buller Gorge beside the "Steel Bridge" a dry dusty location. The single flower shown was the last one left in late April.
The other photos were taken on Six Mile walk south of Murchison but this one was in moist forest area beside a strem where it was growing very well.
The distinctive large thin, toothed leaves with their covering of fine hairs on the under surface which is somewhat unusual given it thrives in shaded places. Along the leaf stalk (petiole) are large unusual sharp pointed leaf like lobes.
Flowers are white about 3-4 cm across usually in flat umbels (flower heads)
It was named after James Hector, geologist, explorer in mid to late 19th century New Zealand.
An endemic species found in N.W. Nelson and N. Westland forest.
The photos below were taken in two quite different location. The first 4 were taken on the side of the road in the Buller Gorge beside the "Steel Bridge" a dry dusty location. The single flower shown was the last one left in late April.
The other photos were taken on Six Mile walk south of Murchison but this one was in moist forest area beside a strem where it was growing very well.