Dracophyllum longifolium (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br. is a plant in the Ericaceae family, order Ericales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

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Dracophyllum longifolium (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.

Dracophyllum longifolium (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.

Dracophyllum longifolium (inaka) is a New Zealand shrub/tree with thin ring-marked branches, long needle-like leaves, and can live up to 220 years.

Family
Genus
Dracophyllum
Order
Ericales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Dracophyllum longifolium (J.R. & G.Forst.) R.Br.

Dracophyllum longifolium, commonly called inaka, has thin branches that develop ring-shaped marks as old leaves die away. Its long, needle-like leaves are 3–5 millimetres (0.12–0.20 in) wide and grow up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in) long, ending in a pointed tip. The leaves often display soft coloration, ranging from green through orange to brown. This species is a long-lived plant, with individuals capable of living up to 220 years.

Photo: (c) Christopher Stephens, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Christopher Stephens · cc-by-sa

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Ericales Ericaceae Dracophyllum

More from Ericaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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