Ascarina lucida, commonly known as Hutu, is a small evergreen tree native to New Zealand, characterized by its glossy leaves and catkin-like flowers. It thrives in damp, shaded forest environments, often found in coastal and montane regions.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Hutu (Ascarina lucida)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Chloranthales |
| Family | Chloranthaceae |
| Genus | Ascarina |
| Species | Ascarina lucida |
Similar in genus Ascarina
