Brachyglottis perdicioides
For the mountain range, see Raukūmara Range
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Brachyglottis |
| Species: | B. perdicioides
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| Brachyglottis perdicioides (Hook.f.) B.Nordenstam
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Brachyglottis perdicioides, commonly known as raukūmara, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is endemic to New Zealand.
Description
Brachyglottis perdicioides is a shrub with thin branches that grows up to two metres tall.[2] It has small yellow flowers and bright green serrated leaves.[3]
Distribution and Habitat
Raukūmara is found only on the North Island of New Zealand, around the East Coast and Māhia Peninsula. It grows in coastal shrubland and forest but is tolerant of a range of a wide range of habitats.[3]
Conservation
Raukūmara has been classified as near threatened under the IUCN system.[1] Habitat loss is a significant factor. However, mature plants can survive in pasture as they do not appear to be browsed by livestock.[3]
References
- ^ a b de Lange, P.J. (1998). "Brachyglottis perdicioides". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 1998: e.T38400A10114316. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.1998.RLTS.T38400A10114316.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Brachyglottis perdicioides". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ a b c "Brachyglottis perdicioides". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 August 2025.