What is Hoheria?

Hoheria is a family of the Malvaceae family composed of flowering plants that bloom in large quantities in summer or autumn. Endemic to New Zealand and Kermadec islands are also grown in Australia, Great Britain and the Northwest Pacific. While the scientific name of this family is the Latin form of his name Maori, Houhere , its common names Ribbonwood and Lacekark come from a lace pattern formed by a network of fibers on its inner bark. Plants Hoheria range from shrubs to small trees that can grow up to 36 feet (11 m) high. The six species that make up this genus are divided into three groups. Populnea , h. Sexstylosa and h. Equitum . h. Populnea is a small tree with leaves dark green, shiny and toothed evergreen leaves. This species usually occurs in the coastal to lowland forests of the new Zealand and Prefers forest edges and open spots. Its name is derived from six pink styles found in each flower. h. Sexstylosa is easily distinguished by the tendency of his lanceolate leaves to decline. Meanwhile h. Equititum has elliptical leaves and smaller glaberscent flowers.

In the second group there is only one member, called narrow deciduous lace. h. Angustifolia is a slim tree that can reach a height of up to 33 feet (10 m). His distinguishing characteristics are his serrated leaves with pale underline and his shallow white flowers in the shape of a cup. This species grows best in the lowlands of New Zealand along the streams in the lower half of the northern island.

plants in the first two groups have winged fruit, while the fruit of mountain lace shine or belts have basic wings or none at all. h. Glabrata and h. Lyalli are further differentiated by their deciduous leaves. Heavy than evergreens may be regenerated even if their highest growth in winter is damaged. As well as the othersPlants in the family hoheria , fragrant and almost translucent white flowers of these two plants bloom in summer. h. Glabrata is located on the western side of the southern Alps, while h.

traditionally early Maori and European settlers used plants hoheria as a source for cord, wood for furniture production and as firewood. These plants are also cultivated for arboric and gardening due to their impressive leaves and sweet scented flowers. They grow best in warm and wet gardens, require small pruning and can grow in most soils. Since plants Hoheria can grow to small trees, the size of the garden should be considered and where the one -year one is to be planted before.