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NZ Plants
Leptostigma setulosum
Coffee family: Rubiaceae
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Branch
I MacDonald
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Stem with pair of leaves
L Jensen
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Stem, hairs
L Jensen
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Stipule with glandular teeth (denticles)
L Jensen
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Leaf, upper surface
L Jensen
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Leaf, upper surface detail
L Jensen
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Leaf, lower surface
L Jensen
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Leaf, lower surface hairs
L Jensen
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Flower
L Jensen
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Opening of flower with emergent stigmas
L Jensen
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Flower, tips of petals with central stigma
L Jensen
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Flower, emerging stamens as stigmas degenerate
L Jensen
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Flower, opened to show emerging stamens
L Jensen
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Flower, mature stamens
L Jensen
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Opened flower with mature stamens
L Jensen
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Postpollination flower.
L Jensen
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Mature, dry fruits
L Jensen
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Leptostigma setulosum is a small, spreading, wiry-stemmed herb that forms mats 20-30 cm in diameter. Stems and branches are covered in short bristly hairs, leaves are opposite and flowers are bisexual.
Formerly known Nertera setulosa.
An endemic species found throughout New Zealand..
Vegetative characteristics |
Reproductive characteristics |
Plant form: mat-forming herb 1-2 cm high |
Flower symmetry: symmetric |
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Flower size: 3-4 mm diam. |
Leaf form: ovate to broadly elliptic |
Sepals: 4-5 |
Leaf size: 5-10 mm long |
Petals: 4- 5, green, purple |
Leaf arrangement: in opposite pairs |
Sexuality: bisexual |
Leaf attachment: stipules |
Stamens: 4-5 |
Leaf margin: hairs |
Ovary: below petals |
Leaf surface: hairs |
Fruit: dry |